About the role
As Director, Continuous Improvement, you will be responsible for providing leadership to the Continuous Improvement (CI) Department at Davie to develop a strong culture of continuous improvement across the organization which includes a culture of ensuring the profitability of CI projects. More specifically, you will:
Implement and promote a Lean culture and continuous improvement mindset through effective training, mentoring, and coaching delivered by Davie’s CI team.
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Collaborate with senior management to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives that drive significant and measurable improvements across the business and oversee their implementation.
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Establish and maintain the CI organizational structure and governance framework, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives, as well as supporting their execution.
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Working closely with the Finance Department, develop and monitor COPQ and ROI for all CI related projects.
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Support organizational process mapping in coordination with the QA department,
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Work closely with the Production Engineering Department to ensure product specifications can be achieved efficiently and recommend changes to specifications or standards based on identified quality issues or improvement opportunities.
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Align the organization’s CI culture and activities with strategic objectives, including supporting software selection processes and leading major corporate change initiatives.
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Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline, or a quality certification (or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience).
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Minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading CI projects and people.
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Experience in shipyards, including both ship repair and shipbuilding (an asset).
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Lean/Six Sigma training or certification.
Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.
Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.
There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.
At Davie, we forge the monumental!
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About Davie
Davie is more than just Canada’s largest shipbuilder; in fact it is more than just a shipbuilder. Davie provides a wide range of products and services to a number of different industries where it leverages on its high-capacity fabrication capabilities for complex, engineered solutions. The capability to provide end-to-end turnkey solutions and its strategic location makes Davie an ideal partner for a range of industries from oil & gas to defence.
Chantier Davie est le plus gros chantier maritime au Canada, mais ses activités commerciales ne se résument pas à la construction de navires. Chantier Davie offre un large éventail de produits et de services à différents secteurs d'activité. Il imagine pour eux des solutions techniques complexes qu’il réalise en mettant à contribution ses équipements de fabrication extrêmement productifs. Des solutions globales clés en main, un emplacement stratégique, deux facteurs qui font de Chantier Davie le partenaire idéal pour une multitude de secteurs, de l’industrie du gaz et du pétrole à la défense.
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About the role
As Director, Continuous Improvement, you will be responsible for providing leadership to the Continuous Improvement (CI) Department at Davie to develop a strong culture of continuous improvement across the organization which includes a culture of ensuring the profitability of CI projects. More specifically, you will:
Implement and promote a Lean culture and continuous improvement mindset through effective training, mentoring, and coaching delivered by Davie’s CI team.
-
Collaborate with senior management to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives that drive significant and measurable improvements across the business and oversee their implementation.
-
Establish and maintain the CI organizational structure and governance framework, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives, as well as supporting their execution.
-
Working closely with the Finance Department, develop and monitor COPQ and ROI for all CI related projects.
-
Support organizational process mapping in coordination with the QA department,
-
Work closely with the Production Engineering Department to ensure product specifications can be achieved efficiently and recommend changes to specifications or standards based on identified quality issues or improvement opportunities.
-
Align the organization’s CI culture and activities with strategic objectives, including supporting software selection processes and leading major corporate change initiatives.
-
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline, or a quality certification (or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience).
-
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading CI projects and people.
-
Experience in shipyards, including both ship repair and shipbuilding (an asset).
-
Lean/Six Sigma training or certification.
Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.
Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.
There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.
At Davie, we forge the monumental!
Not the right fit? Search for Director, Continuous Improvement jobs in Lévis, QC
About Davie
Davie is more than just Canada’s largest shipbuilder; in fact it is more than just a shipbuilder. Davie provides a wide range of products and services to a number of different industries where it leverages on its high-capacity fabrication capabilities for complex, engineered solutions. The capability to provide end-to-end turnkey solutions and its strategic location makes Davie an ideal partner for a range of industries from oil & gas to defence.
Chantier Davie est le plus gros chantier maritime au Canada, mais ses activités commerciales ne se résument pas à la construction de navires. Chantier Davie offre un large éventail de produits et de services à différents secteurs d'activité. Il imagine pour eux des solutions techniques complexes qu’il réalise en mettant à contribution ses équipements de fabrication extrêmement productifs. Des solutions globales clés en main, un emplacement stratégique, deux facteurs qui font de Chantier Davie le partenaire idéal pour une multitude de secteurs, de l’industrie du gaz et du pétrole à la défense.