Continuous Improvement Leader

At Irving Tissue, we recognize that the key to our success is our people. Irving Tissue is a leading manufacturer of premium tissue products – including national brands and private label. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.  We are also part of a larger organization that acts responsibly when it comes to sustainable practices that begins with a history rooted since 1957.  We have planted 1.1 billion trees since then, and have been recognized as a Carbon Neutral Forest Supply Chain.  We also manufacture private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.

The Continuous Improvement Leader will be based out of Toronto, Ontario (1551 Weston Road, M6M 4Y4).  Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, this position will be a functional lead in areas that directly impact Business Improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives and will provide tactical direction and operational oversight. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Are you an energetic individual with a Can-Do Attitude who is passionate about achieving results and driving improvement? At Irving Tissue, our culture inspires creativity, nurtures talent, and creates an inclusive workplace. Our employees can thrive and grow their careers across our diverse operating divisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or relevant discipline
• 5-7 years in a C.I. role
• 3-5 years in a position of influence
• Green Belt or Black Belt
• Strong influencing, coaching & facilitation skills, ideally with formal coaching training
• Complex problem-solving & conflict-resolution skills
• Project management skills
• Proven ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to operations and activities.
• Excellent incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of Process Safety fundamentals.
• Experience with Minitab / Sigma XL and association six sigma statistical tools 

• Ensures safety is at the forefront of every project and initiative
• Assists in promoting/developing a safety-first culture, through development of new/improved health and safety guidelines and encouraging peer-to-peer feedback
• Supports safety policies and procedures and is responsible for taking appropriate steps when not followed

• Leads the three-year cost and strategic plan by communicating opportunities for improvement initiatives, cost savings and updating the site initiative hopper
• Leads and manages C.I. meetings, documents clear actions and enables timeline achievement, and assists with corporate C.I. vision, alignment and strategy
• Prepares monthly scorecards reports; drives and influences best results of monthly reports
• Contributes to the Irving 'belt' training program, and handles in-house training on C.I. tools and methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma processes and Irving Management Systems
• Responsible to manage the budget
• Utilizes process data to drive fact driven strategies to improve equipment efficiencies 

• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)