Operational Excellence Specialist (McClean Lake)

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Operational Excellence tools and techniques, support their ongoing use, and quantify their results (e.g. 5S, problem solving, KPIs, Pareto, Manager-in-the-field, visual management)
• Effectively facilitate problem solving group sessions
• Identify or create key performance indicators which measure performance and drive improvement
• Actively engage with individuals to promote OE strategies, tactics and tools and provide support on tools
• Participate in the identification of customer needs for various site groups
• Train, implement and coach use of performance tools
• Continually improve business flexibility and adaptability based on customer  needs
• Generating necessary reports and presentations
• Assist the Operational Excellence (OE) Manager with developing and overseeing the Operational Excellence Program

Skills and Qualifications

• Preference will be given to applicants who possess certifications/credentials in Lean or Six Sigma
• Will have or will immediately obtain and maintain registration with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan
• Professional experience of at least 5 to 10 years in Production, OE or consulting
• A combination of work experience and education will be considered; an Engineering degree is preferred

o    For degree holders, must be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGS

• Proficiency with Operational Excellence tools (5S, MVP, L6S, etc.)
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Sharepoint, Power BI, MS PowerApps, MS Project, Minitab, etc.)
• High sense of accountability and good communication skills
• Self-motivated and possess excellent organizational skills

Work Location & Schedule

• McClean Lake
• 14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule
• Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours is frequently required