Process server Jobs in Moose Jaw, SK

Position Purpose:

The CI Manager will lead Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts at the GATX railcar repair facility in Moose Jaw (2200 Caribou Street West). This role will serve as a site CI champion and play a key role in applying problem-solving discipline and Lean methods to GATX operations to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). The individual must be passionate about process transformation, operations management, strategy, and data-driven problem-solving.

The following are the key activities for the role:

• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies.
• Evaluate or assess industrial facilities to ensure that all opportunities for improvement have been explored.
• Develop flexible or integrated manufacturing systems and procedures.
• Conduct studies on the reliability and performance of plant facilities.
• Analyze costs of production, find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes, assess industrial facilities, Plan plant layouts and facilities, Design and conduct time studies and work simplification programs.
• Be the champion for Daily Visual Management (DVM) in the facility in the context of GATX's SQDC management framework. Support/coach/lead DVM efforts across all work centers and all levels within the facility, and ensure deep understanding and full adoption of SQDC.

Experience: ISO 14000 compliance analysis, Machine learning, Microsoft Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Office, Lean Manufacturing, Mapping and data visualization software, Lean Six Sigma, Time and work studies, Scrum and Production System.

Others:

• Travel requirements vary with assignments, 5-10% of the time across N. America.
• Language: Ability to write and read in English.
• The company provides the following benefits: dental plan, Health care plan, vision care benefits, Disability benefits, Bonus DPSP, long-term care insurance, and RRSP.

Interaction:

The Continuous Improvement Manager interacts primarily with department managers, service center managers and shop floor personnel. Through these interactions, the person in this position embodies the Lean tenet of “Go See, Ask Why, Show Respect,” in order to gain the trust of colleagues and effectively lead positive change. The incumbent must also be able to prepare, present, and defend recommendations and decisions to project sponsors and senior management.

Education and/or Experience required (including certifications):

• Master’s degree in operations management, Industrial Engineering, or business administration.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an analytical role or facility management, in Maintenance, Repair, Operations (MRO) or heavy industrial environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification preferred.
• Strong direct experience in driving site-wide/multi-site transformation initiatives.
• Adept in the use of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and other Lean Manufacturing tools, Kanban System / Pull System, 5S, Total Productive Maintenance, Kaizen, U-cells, Continuous Flow, and Warehouse Inventory Optimization.
• Strong cross-functional (HR, Procurement, Commercial, Operations, Engineering) and cross-industry (automotive, service, rail transportation, shared services, manufacturing) experience.
• Experience in the use of Process Mining Tool: Celonis, to analyze complex process issues.
• Experience in the use and development of Power BI dashboards.
• Proven experience in influencing and persuading without having direct authority.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality systems/standards, CAPA process, Audit, SPC, FMEA, Control Plan, and Process Capability.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the management of change in a matrix and multi-site environment.
• Ability to create programs, using programming languages, e.g., R, for machine learning is a plus.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing).

Key Competencies (non-technical behavioral skills, i.e., presentation, negotiation, customer service skills), in priority order:

• Foster a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Interpersonal savvy in change management and conflict resolution.
• Analytical skills and strong problem-solving skills.
• Coaching.
• Influencing and persuading without having direct authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Systems thinker.
• Strong cross-cultural collaboration skills through extensive experience working with diverse nationalities across multiple countries.
  
  

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Contact Email:
josiah.faji@gatx.com
Employer Website:
GATX Rail Corporation

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to josiah.faji@gatx.com