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Operational Excellence ManagerMCASPHALT INDUSTRIES LTD • Scarborough, ON, CA, M1B 5R4
Operational Excellence Manager

Operational Excellence Manager

MCASPHALT INDUSTRIES LTD • Scarborough, ON, CA, M1B 5R4
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Summary

The Operational Excellence Manager is accountable for delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, safety, cost, and sustainability across the organization. This role leads enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives that translate strategy into operational results—reducing variability, eliminating waste, improving asset reliability, and enabling scalable, data-driven operations. Success is defined by quantifiable performance gains, cost savings, and a sustained culture of operational excellence.

Key Responsabilities

Operational Excellence Strategy & Leadership

  • Design and execute a multi-year Operational Excellence roadmap aligned to corporate growth, cost, and safety objectives.
  • Embed Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability-centered maintenance practices across operations, resulting in sustained performance improvement year over year.
  • Serve as a change leader, ensuring improvement initiatives are adopted, sustained, and embedded into daily operations.
  • Develop and implement an operational excellence roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
  • Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability-centered maintenance practices across operations.

Process Optimization & Digital Enablement

  • Identify bottlenecks in workflows and implement solutions to improve throughput and reduce waste.
  • Standardize operating procedures to reduce process variation and improve quality consistency.
  • Lead automation, digitalization, and predictive maintenance initiatives to improve real-time visibility and proactive decision-making.
  • Quality & Compliance Performance

  • Ensure adherence to industry specifications and standards.
  • Implement quality control systems to minimize defects and rework.
  • Performance Management & Financial Impact

  • Define, track, and report operational KPIs related to productivity, cost, quality, energy, and asset performance.
  • Translate operational improvements into quantified financial results, including cost savings and margin improvement.
  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on performance data.
  • Training & Culture

  • Train and coach teams on Lean principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
  • Foster a strong culture of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
  • Environmental & Sustainability Goals

  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions year over year through process and energy optimization.
  • Implement recycling initiatives for packaging and residual materials.
  • Optimize energy usage to meet or exceed corporate sustainability targets.
  • Ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and standards.
  • Qualifications

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 7-12 years of experience in process improvement or operational excellence roles.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and operational processes.
  • Core Competencies

  • Results-Driven Continuous Improvement
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Change Leadership & Influence
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Safety, Quality & Environmental Stewardship
  • KPIs & Success Metrics

  • Operational Efficiency : Increase throughput by 5% without additional capital investment.
  • Quality Performance : Maintain 1% defect rate per quarter.
  • Energy Optimization : Reduce energy consumption by 3% annually.
  • Cost Reduction : Achieve 0 NCR through process optimization and waste reduction.
  • Safety Metrics : Zero lost-time incidents; maintain TRIR below industry benchmark.
  • Continuous Improvement Engagement : Conduct 6 audits per year; 10% of staff trained in Lean principles.
  • Reports to : Vice President, Engineering & Operational Excellence

    Compensation Data

    Annual Salary : 110 000 CAD to 160 000 CAD

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