Continuous Improvement Manager
- Collingwood, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 19, 2026
- 1 position
$110,000–$125,000 / year
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Application method
- Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)
Job summary
Lead plant-wide continuous improvement strategies and operational initiatives to drive a culture of excellence in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Oversee manufacturing data systems and mentor staff in Lean tools to optimize performance and reduce costs.
Job details
Drive Performance. Lead Change. Build a Culture of Excellence. We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to lead operational improvement initiatives and drive a culture of problem-solving, accountability, and performance excellence in our 24/7 automotive manufacturing facility. Perks: $110k - 125K 20% bonus benefits pension vacation Location: Collingwood, ON What You’ll Do: Lead plant-wide continuous improvement strategies and initiatives Oversee accurate and timely reporting of key manufacturing data Manage plant data systems, ensuring data integrity and accessibility Lead cross-functional teams in structured problem solving and Lean projects Implement and sustain 5S, Kaizen, TPM, Standard Work, and other Lean tools Ensure SOP integration and process discipline for all improvement activities Optimize MES and SAP use to support efficient and accurate operations Mentor staff at all levels in CI tools and techniques Support performance monitoring, cost reduction, and KPI tracking What You Bring: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field 5+ years of leadership experience in operations or manufacturing Strong background in Lean, CI tools, and cross-functional team leadership Hands-on experience with MES, MRP, ERP systems (SAP preferred) Ability to lead in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment Excellent problem-solving, communication, and data analysis skills Nice to Have: Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification Familiarity with IATF 16949 or similar automotive quality standards Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous learning. Your leadership will directly influence the plant’s performance and culture. Apply Now!!
What you’ll do
Lead plant-wide continuous improvement strategies and operational initiatives to drive a culture of excellence in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Oversee manufacturing data systems and mentor staff in Lean tools to optimize performance and reduce costs.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations and over 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing. Candidates should have strong expertise in Lean tools and experience with MES, MRP, and SAP systems.
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Pension
- Vacation
Listed skills
- Continuous Improvement · Preferred
- Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Data analysis · Preferred
- Project management · Preferred
- SAP · Preferred
- ERP · Preferred
- Kaizen · Preferred
- Operational Excellence · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- SAP
- MES
- MRP
- ERP
- 5S
- Kaizen
- TPM
- Standard Work
- KPI Tracking
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Operational Excellence
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
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