Andritz
Location
Pointe Claire, QC | Canada
Job description
ANDRITZ Hydro Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.
As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydro Canada has more than 170 years of know-how.
In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydro Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian expertise.
From water to wire – Be part of the movement!
Under the supervision of the Regional Director, Quality, Health, Safety and Environment, the Director - Continuous Improvement is responsible for overseeing the amelioration of internal processes currently in force within ANDRITZ Hydro North America. The person playing this key role will also be answerable for implementing a continuous improvement culture across the organization in a spirit of employee mobilization.
What will you do ?
The two following areas of responsibilities form the core of this role in our North American team.
Continuous improvement management :
• Lead a team of professionals specialized in continuous improvement;
• Oversee, facilitate and lead root cause analysis as well as identify applicable and feasible solutions;
• Initiate, drive, coordinate, and control improvement projects while giving full support to departmental initiatives;
• Organize and facilitate policy deployment as well as Hoshin Kanri plans and reviews;
• Provide expertise in continuous improvement and will also train and coach advanced improvement methods and tools;
• Conceive, direct and execute complex improvement projects;
• Implement process assessment and conduct internal audits;
• Further develop the continuous improvement process within the existing management system;
• Work with the project teams to determine the deviation cause while entering new forecast in the ANDRITZ Project Information System tool;
• Contribute to minimize the Gross Margin Erosion by implementing process compliance and improvement;
• Provide inspirational leadership to the organization's leaders, encouraging them to become players in the continuous improvement process.
Administrative tasks:
• Contribute to the success of the Quality, Health, Safety and Environment department;
• Work towards achieving the department’s annual goals & objectives (G&O);
• Prepare the resource planning for the department with the QHSE Regional Director;
• Develop the Continuous Improvement team and perform evaluation of employee(s) under direct supervision;
• Train and develop continuous improvement skills of employees in the organization in collaboration with the HR department and the other managers.
Why do you fit the profile ?
• Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.
• The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.
• 7 to 10 years of pertinent professional with focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, or process management;
• Experience as ISO 9001 auditor combined with a deep understanding of the company needs;
• Degree in technical, administrative, or economical discipline, or other relevant university training;
• Strategic mindset paired with excellent facilitation skills and abilities to lead change;
• Strong experience with the application of improvement methods and tools preferably in an international company;
• Deep knowledge and experience in process management, continuous improvement (Lean or Sig Sigma Black Belt or equivalent, and change management);
• Extensive knowledge of Root Cause Analysis techniques and experienced facilitator;
• Data analytics advanced skills;
• Experience in project management;
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English and strong communication skills;
• Confirmed leadership with a proven record of mobilizing communication combined with a high level of motivation;
• Excellent management skills with demonstrated level of engagement;
• Flexible with a great understanding of business operations requirements;
• High organizational skills;
• High level of capability with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
What do we offer ?
• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• Pension plan;
• Hybrid work mode;
• Profit sharing program;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.
Did you know?
ANDRITZ Hydro is:
• Over 170 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 471,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 125 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 7000 employees worldwide including 310 in Quebec
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 10 test beds worldwide
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
* Legal status to work in Canada is required.
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