Global Performance System Coordinator

About the Role: The GPS Coordinator (Global Performance System Coordinator) supports Lean manufacturing and operational excellence by driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements. This is a hands-on role working on the production floor, training teams, and ensuring best practices.
Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and maintain GPS pillars ( Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Productivity, Cost, People Development).
• Train, coach, and mentor employees at all levels on GPS tools such as 5S, DTM, DMAIC, and problem-solving techniques.
• Act as a link between plant leadership and corporate teams to align goals and ensure accountability.
• Support teams in achieving performance objectives using KPIs and visual management systems.
• Maintain and audit communication boards, tracking charts, and daily indicators.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, rapid improvement projects, and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Guide pillar leaders on goal setting, standardized work, and gap analysis.
• Monitor production losses (OEE, scrap, downtime) and provide root cause analysis.
• Prepare reports, support audits, and assist with internal reviews.
• Walk the production floor weekly with leaders to review 5S compliance, visual checks, and reinforce best practices.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean or Continuous Improvement systems ( GPS, TPM, OEE, etc.).
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to develop dashboards and training materials.
• Strong communication and coaching skills at all levels.
• Fluent in both French and English (must be able to read, write, and speak both languages).
• Comfortable working on the production floor and across all shifts.
• High integrity, well-organized, and committed to measurable results.