Operational Excellence Project Manager

1. Propose and support the strategy

• Recommend and lead the implementation of lean, continuous improvement (CI) and Six Sigma approaches, aligned with Groupe Atlantic and site ambitions.
• Lead major projects in line with the WeGA roadmap.

• Oversee the deployment of WeGA tools and methods across manufacturing and business areas to reach best-in-class processes.
• Identify and introduce new CI best practices on site.

• Support the Hoshin Kanri approach : facilitate annual seminar, ensure the follow up routine an support department if needed.

2. Act as WeGA Site Referent

• Master and apply the principles and tools of WeGA and set the standard for their use on site.
• Coach team leaders, operators and all staff on the WeGA structure to increase autonomy and maturity.

• Train employees and support teams on WeGA-related topics (e.g. AIT, Kaizen, 5S, Maturity Grid…).
• Advise on the development and content of training materials at all levels, so that WeGA is understood and adopted.

• Capitalize best practices to improve the FPY in project.
• Advisor as a Lean expert in project if needed.

3. Deliver improvement in the field

• Assist each WeGA pillar Leader and ensure consistency of self-evaluation.
• Join one or more high-impact teams to improve delivery, inventory, productivity or quality.

• Lead Lean workshop event associated to the site Hoshin Kanri
• Lead events on integrated production logistics, including part presentation and supplier integration.

• Deploy mixed-model production techniques to reduce lead times and inventory.
• Work closely with industrial engineers, production and CI engineers on time studies and productivity improvements.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of safety, quality, productivity, delivery and morale across all business operations.

4. Standardize and sustain

• Develop and document best methods, machinery, layouts (workplace, department, site) and material and information flows.
• Document the methods and procedures needed to maintain and sustain work instructions.

• Define new CI programs with the local team (5S, Kaizen events, Kaizen initiatives…), facilitate implementation and follow the updates of existing ones.
• Maintain a central database of best-practice methods, machinery, layouts, Method Times and performance.

• Train teams to carry out method time studies.

5. Quality, Safety and Environment

• Comply with, and promote, Quality, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and work instructions.

Education: BS degree in industrial engineering or other technical field or Master's degree in business or a related field, with a focus on operations.

Experience: 10+ years experience in manufacturing operations with progressive leadership and technical responsibilities (preferred).

• Planning experience a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills required.

Languages: English (Must Have) + French (Good to Have)

Technical Requirements:

• Lean Management Black Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

• WeGA experience or any Continuous Improvement program (Toyota Production System, Carrier Excellence…)
• Communication techniques

• Office 365
• Creo or similar

. SAP (Good to Have)