Continuous Improvement Specialist
The specialist will identify operational inefficiencies using data and feedback to lead root-cause investigations and improvement projects. They are responsible for reducing waste and downtime while fostering a continuous improvement culture across the plant team.
- On-site
- Whitby, ON
- Posted Aug 24, 2026
- Apply by Sep 23, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
What You'll Do As a CI Specialist, you will: Find the opportunity - use data, observation, and employee feedback to identify where we can do better. Solve the problem - lead root-cause investigations using tools like 5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto, A3, and PDCA. Improve performance - identify ways to reduce downtime, scrap, waste, changeover time, and inefficiencies. Bring people together - work with operators, supervisors, maintenance, quality, and engineering to develop practical solutions. Lead improvement projects - take ideas from "What if?" to implementation and measurable results. Turn data into action - analyze downtime, waste, productivity, and other key metrics to find opportunities. Build the CI culture - encourage employees to speak up, challenge the status quo, and participate in improvements. Make improvements last - standardize successful changes and make sure the gains are sustained. What We're Looking For Degree or college diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a similar manufacturing environment. Experience with Lean tools and structured problem-solving. Strong analytical and Excel skills. Strong project management and communication skills. Manufacturing experience is required; experience in plastics, extrusion, converting, flexible packaging, or process manufacturing is an asset. Why Join Us? Competitive salary: $80,000 to $85,000 You will be able to see the impact of your work and have the opportunity to: Lead real improvement projects Work directly with our plant team Influence how we operate Develop your Lean and leadership skills Make measurable improvements to the business Help build a stronger continuous improvement culture If you’re energized by problems instead of frustrated by them, this could be your next great opportunity. Bring your curiosity. Bring your ideas. Bring your passion for making things better. Experience Preferred 3 year(s): Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a similar manufacturing environment.
What you’ll do
The specialist will identify operational inefficiencies using data and feedback to lead root-cause investigations and improvement projects. They are responsible for reducing waste and downtime while fostering a continuous improvement culture across the plant team.
Requirements
Candidates need a degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field with over 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Lean tools, structured problem-solving, and strong analytical skills are required.
Listed skills
- Problem solvingPreferred
- Data analysisPreferred
- Microsoft ExcelPreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Root-Cause Analysis
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Excel
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Standardization
- Process Improvement
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 3+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 23, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
