Bilingual Continuous Improvement Manager

Location

Dorval, QC | Canada

Job description

Build Your Career at Aecon

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.  

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!  

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.

We are looking for our next Bilingual Continuous Improvement Manager who will be  responsible for evolving and enhancing operational excellence, business processes, and driving value across the organization located in our Quebec office.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Process improvement enabler that facilitates business case, works with teams to establish charter/improvement purpose, guide logistics and preparation requirements, facilitates implementation and works with team to complete improvement projects and data capture
• Facilitate and coach teams with active work studies to support workplace assessments, behavior-based analysis, and process improvement
• Employs lean tools and methodologies to resolve problems and improve existing operations and processes
• Work with sector CI leads, functional departments, and corporate communications to socialize and institutionalize work improvements
• Work with project teams to improve operations work, troubleshoot issues, and inject lean thinking such as defining value and Conditions of Satisfaction, Root Cause Analysis, and a metrics-based approach to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Analyze existing work practices to identify waste and work with teams to establish clear productivity measures to monitor and improve
• Work with project teams to review cost reports and production techniques to identify key metrics and improvement opportunities

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in process engineering, construction management, engineering, or related fields preferred
• Demonstrated, proven track record of deploying lean methods including Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, and Visual Management required
• Industrial, construction, manufacturing or similar required
• Able to guide and support change management planning for larger improvement efforts
• Capable of utilizing Microsoft data capture and analytical tools such as Power BI preferred
• Experience deploying lean construction methods such as Last Planner System and Choosing by Advantages on projects preferred
• Associated General Contractor Lean-CM Certification preferred
• Able to work with large cross functional teams to facilitate improvement efforts
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• Fluency in French and English required 
• Strong communication skills required
• Experience leading a project team with LPS (Last Planner System) and a bonus would be using the Nialli software package (digital version of LPS)

What Makes us Aecon Proud:

• Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams
• Commitment to sustainability and to becoming a net-zero company by 2050
• Investing in our people through a variety of learning and development programs such as Aecon University, BluePrint leadership program, and Project Management Academy
• Variety of wellness benefits, access to virtual health care, 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums, Employee Assistance Program, Best Doctors Program, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Recognition and rewards through Aecon Accolades, Aecon Achievement Awards and more
• Employee Stock Options, Short Term Incentive Program, Retirement Savings and Pension Plan

Aecon fosters diversity , inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. If you require accommodation during any step of the application process, please click here.

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