Manufacturing Excellence Leader***Leader en Excellence Manufacturière

At IPEX, the leader in thermoplastic piping systems, we are redefining the future of water management and clean energy. As part of the Aliaxis family, we combine global strength with local expertise to tackle the world's toughest challenges. Guided by our values – We Care, We Dare, We Deliver – we challenge the status quo to make a meaningful impact. If you're an innovative collaborator ready to make a difference, come join us in shaping a better tomorrow!

Job Summary

To support Operational Excellence Initiatives in our plants, driving divisional and plant KPIs, leading and supporting projects to achieve optimum potential of staff, systems, equipment, machine and site operations, and providing leadership in the implementation and sustainability of corporate lean initiatives and 5S goals.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Excellence

Lead the implementation of 5S as per the IPEX standard by designing the systems, planning the

implementation and working closely with each department to achieve the plan

Develop KPIs and systems for communicating manufacturing performance with all levels of the plant

Collaborate with each department manager to develop information sharing and reporting for the shift handover process

Develop and then lead the daily management reviews

Develop and then facilitate the weekly and monthly management reviews

Develop and implement a Layered Process Audit system

Facilitate focused improvement programmes to improve plant performance, leading and administering the cost saving reporting that communicates the impact of each improvement

Lead a Kaizen system that encourages all colleagues to raise improvement ideas, then ensures the best ideas are implemented

Be the lean champion for the plant, lead training in lean and continuous improvement techniques

Ensure we meet global branding standards inside the plant

Lead the new product introduction process within the plant, coordinating with internal and external functions and tracking the internal actions to ensure smooth launch of new products

Share and implement best practices from across the divisions through working closely with the

manufacturing centres of excellence

Support day-to-day plant operations with problem solving, root cause analysis, and solutions to

address operational issues

Contribute and support implementation of Division wide projects and initiatives through ongoing

liaison with key stakeholders

People

Contribute to improving the plant’s look and feel to make it a better place for or colleagues to work

Ensure that Group organisational standards for management for Health and Safety, Quality,

ISO14001, Corporate Policy, Customer Excellence and business values are adhered to during

project delivery.

Responsible for executing manufacturing excellence goals and execution across North America to

achieve performance, financial and staff development objectives

Facilitate, assist, and develop shop floor excellence operations and removes barriers for employees to meet measurable objectives

Deploys and participates in Gemba walks and coaching employees on 5S / standard work / visual

management development/modification/adherence, M.D.I., continuous improvement, flow, and

problem solving and other lean methods, techniques and processes.

Attend to individual mindsets to help foster a culture of change leadership

Lead the training and development of plant employees in lean tools

Track and report program progress and communicate with plant leadership

Health, Safety & Environment / Quality

Ensure a Safety-First culture and support Aliaxis Divisional & Global Safety standards deployment

Support the implementation of the Divisional HS&E strategy, ensure site accountability and report

progress, events and initiatives to Plant Management and Divisional Leadership.

Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives with a Quality assurance mindset.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or another related technical field

Project Management Certificate is an asset.

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification is an asset.

5 to 10 years of Proven successful experience in leading projects of operation transformation, with

focus on continuous improvement projects and demonstrated process improvement success.

Computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes is an asset

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com