What You'll Do

As a CI Specialist, you will:
Find the opportunity – use data, observation, and employee feedback to identify where we can do better.
Solve the problem – lead root-cause investigations using tools like 5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto, A3, and PDCA.
Improve performance – identify ways to reduce downtime, scrap, waste, changeover time, and inefficiencies.
Bring people together – work with operators, supervisors, maintenance, quality, and engineering to develop practical solutions.
Lead improvement projects – take ideas from "What if?" to implementation and measurable results.
Turn data into action – analyze downtime, waste, productivity, and other key metrics to find opportunities.
Build the CI culture – encourage employees to speak up, challenge the status quo, and participate in improvements.
Make improvements last – standardize successful changes and make sure the gains are sustained.

What We're Looking For
Degree or college diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.




3+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a similar manufacturing environment.
Experience with Lean tools and structured problem-solving.
Strong analytical and Excel skills.
Solid project management and communication skills. Manufacturing experience is required; experience in plastics, extrusion, converting, adaptable packaging, or process manufacturing is an asset.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary: $80,000 to $85,000

You will be able to see the impact of your work and have the opportunity to:
Lead real improvement projects
Work directly with our plant team
Influence how we operate
Develop your Lean and leadership skills
Make measurable improvements to the business
Help build a stronger continuous improvement culture

If you're energized by problems instead of frustrated by them, this could be your next great chance.

Bring your curiosity. Bring your ideas. Bring your passion for making things better.

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