Operational Excellence Specialist

Do you enjoy finding better ways of doing things?

Can you walk into a manufacturing environment, identify waste, analyze data, challenge assumptions, and implement meaningful improvements? If so, you may be exactly who we're looking for.

As our Operational Excellence Specialist, you'll help drive continuous improvement initiatives across our operation using Lean principles, structured problem-solving, project management, and collaboration.

You'll work with leaders and employees across the organization to:

• Identify opportunities
• Understand root causes
• Develop practical solutions
• Implement improvements
• Measure results
• Sustain gains

As a valued member of the team, you'll contribute to our vision of innovating for our customers... turning impossible to possible!

About the Role

The Operational Excellence Specialist will lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and operational performance. Working closely with leaders and employees throughout the organization, you'll analyze current processes, identify opportunities for improvement, implement practical solutions, and ensure sustainable results.

This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role that requires regular observation of manufacturing processes (Gemba walks) and collaboration with employees across production, fabrication, assembly, painting, warehouse, and office environments to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

How You'll Make an Impact

At JBS Equipment, we use the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology to drive continuous improvement. In this role, you'll:

• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Plan practical solutions through process analysis and Lean methodologies.
• Do by leading improvement projects and implementing sustainable changes.
• Check results using KPIs and operational data.
• Act by standardizing successful improvements and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading operational improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Applying Lean Manufacturing principles to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Analyzing operational data and identifying opportunities to eliminate waste and improve workflows.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable improvements.
• Developing standard work, procedures, and visual management tools.
• Monitoring project performance and reporting measurable business results.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting process improvement, operational excellence, project management, engineering, quality, or production functions
• Experience applying Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Root Cause Analysis

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrate ability to establish priorities, manage multiple initiatives, and achieve SMART goals.
• Relationships: strong emotional intelligence, collaboration skills
• Working knowledge in all four English language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Proficient math, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Windows operating system, email, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, with strong proficiency in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and visualization
• Strong professional and work ethics, self-motivated, accountable and results oriented.
• Minimum Class 5 Driver’s License and access to an insured vehicle
• Must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary to comply with government and company safety standards.
• The ability to perform visual inspections, review documents and technical information, and safely observe manufacturing processes is required.
• The ability to effectively communicate in office and manufacturing environments and respond appropriately to verbal instructions, safety warnings, and alarms is required.
• This position requires regular movement throughout the facility, including walking, standing, climbing stairs, and occasionally bending or kneeling while observing manufacturing processes and supporting improvement initiatives.
• Occasional lifting or moving of materials or equipment weighing up to 20 lbs (9 kg) may be required.

Desired Qualifications (not required)

• Lean Green Belt certification
• BCIT Operations & Management Engineering Diploma
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau
• ISO 9001 experience
• Experience in fabrication, welding, painting, or assembly manufacturing

Why Join JBS Equipment?

We design, and manufacture industry-leading agricultural equipment used around the world. We’re a growing company with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and keeping our operations running efficiently.

At JBS Equipment, continuous improvement isn't just a process—it's part of who we are. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders, influence meaningful operational change, and see the direct impact of your ideas on our business.

If you're looking for a role where you can challenge the status quo, collaborate with great people, and make a measurable difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.