Job description and requirements
Continuous Improvement Engineer - remoteCreate value at TC TranscontinentalAt TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team.We are currently looking for a full time Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer to provide leadership and support to the deployment of a strategic plan which ensures customer satisfaction through the efficient production of superior quality products. The successful candidate will actively promote the Continuous Improvement frameworks and assessments, and other initiatives that provide roadmaps to a total quality culture. This includes direct engagement with facilities to fully understand workplace realities. It also requires hands-on technical and functional leadership to improve technical and procedural standards.We have been driving innovation since 1976. With over 8,000 employees and 41 production sites, TC Transcontinental is a leader in the packaging and printing industry, as well as the top French-language educational publishing group in North America. It is a company that takes care of its teams and where employees support each other. At TC Transcontinental, we lead the industry by cultivating a sense of belonging for all.When benefits really help you live better.
- Group Insurance (including health, life, disability, dental, and travel insurance)
- Paid maternity/paternity leave and educational reimbursement
- Immediately vested 401k with company match
- Supplier discounts on various products
- Regular full-time position
- Participatory management
When your actions lead to success.
- Work closely with enterprise leadership, BU and facilities leaders, and process owners to identify, develop, adopt, and diffuse manufacturing best practices throughout operations and drive accountability at all levels.
- Support facility managers to improve their processes to reduce waste; decrease changeover times; reduce inventory; improve quality, root cause analyses and problem solving; and develop workforce capabilities and skill versatilities.
- Lead change and model desirable behaviors (goal orientation, perseverance, process orientation, follow-through, communication, etc.) to set an example for others to follow.
- Prioritize improvements to help businesses achieve budgeted savings through process improvements.
- Promote strategies and best practices to accelerate to transformation to a quality and continues improvement culture. Focus on principles, practices, and behaviors needed to transform to an enterprise of Lean thinkers and practitioners.
- Balance quality, productivity, and safety to achieve positive results in all areas.
- Promote the Quality Vision and Quality/CI strategic plan. Help shape/improve the plan over time.
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders to understand and reconcile requirements.
- Facilitate peer networking among the quality/CI managers.
- Implement audits for CI systems.
- Support and contribute to a healthy and safety work environment by following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injures, accidents, and workplace hazards.
- Other duties as assigned.
When your expertise drives us.
- B.S. Degree in technical disciplines and 5 years' experience in manufacturing environment.
- Lean 6 Sigma certification highly desired. Demonstrable roots in a lean culture.
- Familiarity and working knowledge of ISO/SQF.
- The ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical reference is required. Must be well-versed in contemporary quality and manufacturing philosophies.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple priorities are required.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability to work with customers, vendors and employees are every level of the organization is required.
- Strong leadership and coaching practices are required including a hands-on, Go See approach to constantly calibrate on expectations and mentor regarding improvement opportunities.
- Flexible Packaging industry experience is a plus, but not required.
- Significant travel is required.
When our contribution invents the future.A pillar in its various sectors of activity, TC Transcontinental inspires by its desire to create a responsible and united world. Its actions, particularly its commitment to the use of plastic, contribute to the protection of resources and the design of innovative products.Send us your application. Create something with TC Transcontinental.WeveGotItMade.com#LI-RM1