Continuous Improvement Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Certainteed has an exciting career opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Manager based in Ottawa. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success.
What will you do?
To ensure that the plant has appropriate capabilities and relevant implementation plans to deliver Continuous Improvement Objectives ( World Class Manufacturing ) to the required standards across all facets of the manufacturing environment. The ability of the CIM to act as a cultural change agent to successfully implement and sustain new initiatives is key.
- Support the management team in the review of progress and the identification and implementation of countermeasures to ensure the World Class Manufacturing program is achieved.
- Collect, collate and analyze data to chart progress of the plant against the World Class Manufacturing plan, recommending countermeasures to overcome adverse variances.
- Ensure communications are fully deployed and answers to questions/points of clarification are looked after on a timely basis to deliver the required understanding and commitment to WCM.
- Train managers, as required in the approach, tasks and techniques of WCM and review effectiveness of the training.
- Audit, Coach and support teams to enable them to meet the deadlines of the World Class Manufacturing program milestone plan.
- Track benefits of the program across the site and report cumulative progress to the local Management Team and Regional WCM Facilitator
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- High-level technical degree, preferably in engineering.
- 7+ years’ experience in high-volume continuous manufacturing.
- Progression from process engineering to manufacturing or maintenance management.
- Strong influencing and people management skills.
- Comfortable working in a unionized environment.
- Hands-on leadership style; self-starter with drive to succeed.
- Excellent communication and adaptability to change.
- Solid technical knowledge, manufacturing process understanding, and advanced MS Office skills.
➡️ What makes you stand out from the crowd?
A person who enjoys working with and through people, the incumbent must be friendly and have the drive to achieve results through a logical and systematic approach. The job requires actively influencing and motivating a variety of people in changing situations. The incumbent should enjoy challenging situations and have the ability to work within the broad parameters of the organization. Success in this position will allow the person to grow into a plant manager in the short to medium term as the next step.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
Certainteed , a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, stands tall as part of the world's largest building materials company. With a 360-year legacy of innovation and growth, Saint-Gobain leads the way in sustainable product development and environmental responsibility.
Saint-Gobain North America's commitment to excellence has earned it recognition from the Top Employers Institute as one of the best workplaces in North America. Join us at Business Unit and be part of a future where innovation meets sustainability!
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program offers a total approach to well-being! Our amazing benefits and programs include, but are not limited to:
- Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
- Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
- Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
- Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
- Employee Recognition Programs
- LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
- Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social)
- Pet insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
- Perks & Savings Program: access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home .
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
About Saint-Gobain North America
The worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Our integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process that provides sustainability and performance. Our company's commitment is guided by our purpose, "MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME," and we are committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Saint-Gobain is located in 75 countries with 168,000 employees and €51.2 billion in sales in 2022.
Continuous Improvement Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Certainteed has an exciting career opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Manager based in Ottawa. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success.
What will you do?
To ensure that the plant has appropriate capabilities and relevant implementation plans to deliver Continuous Improvement Objectives ( World Class Manufacturing ) to the required standards across all facets of the manufacturing environment. The ability of the CIM to act as a cultural change agent to successfully implement and sustain new initiatives is key.
- Support the management team in the review of progress and the identification and implementation of countermeasures to ensure the World Class Manufacturing program is achieved.
- Collect, collate and analyze data to chart progress of the plant against the World Class Manufacturing plan, recommending countermeasures to overcome adverse variances.
- Ensure communications are fully deployed and answers to questions/points of clarification are looked after on a timely basis to deliver the required understanding and commitment to WCM.
- Train managers, as required in the approach, tasks and techniques of WCM and review effectiveness of the training.
- Audit, Coach and support teams to enable them to meet the deadlines of the World Class Manufacturing program milestone plan.
- Track benefits of the program across the site and report cumulative progress to the local Management Team and Regional WCM Facilitator
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- High-level technical degree, preferably in engineering.
- 7+ years’ experience in high-volume continuous manufacturing.
- Progression from process engineering to manufacturing or maintenance management.
- Strong influencing and people management skills.
- Comfortable working in a unionized environment.
- Hands-on leadership style; self-starter with drive to succeed.
- Excellent communication and adaptability to change.
- Solid technical knowledge, manufacturing process understanding, and advanced MS Office skills.
➡️ What makes you stand out from the crowd?
A person who enjoys working with and through people, the incumbent must be friendly and have the drive to achieve results through a logical and systematic approach. The job requires actively influencing and motivating a variety of people in changing situations. The incumbent should enjoy challenging situations and have the ability to work within the broad parameters of the organization. Success in this position will allow the person to grow into a plant manager in the short to medium term as the next step.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
Certainteed , a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, stands tall as part of the world's largest building materials company. With a 360-year legacy of innovation and growth, Saint-Gobain leads the way in sustainable product development and environmental responsibility.
Saint-Gobain North America's commitment to excellence has earned it recognition from the Top Employers Institute as one of the best workplaces in North America. Join us at Business Unit and be part of a future where innovation meets sustainability!
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program offers a total approach to well-being! Our amazing benefits and programs include, but are not limited to:
- Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
- Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
- Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
- Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
- Employee Recognition Programs
- LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
- Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social)
- Pet insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
- Perks & Savings Program: access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home .
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
About Saint-Gobain North America
The worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Our integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process that provides sustainability and performance. Our company's commitment is guided by our purpose, "MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME," and we are committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Saint-Gobain is located in 75 countries with 168,000 employees and €51.2 billion in sales in 2022.