PositionSupervisor, Continuous Improvement – Reports to: Sr. Project Manager – Department: Business Process – Location: North Bay – Reference: 90-54-27 – Salary: $100,412 - $118,144.Accountability StatementThe Supervisor, Continuous Improvement is responsible for leading, prioritizing, and optimizing the Continuous Improvement (CI) function. This role ensures CI initiatives are effectively prioritized, appropriately resourced, and governed to deliver expected outcomes. Through strong people leadership, effective workload management, and clear accountability, the Supervisor drives sustainable performance improvements across the organization.ResponsibilitiesOwn prioritization of the CI portfolio in alignment with senior leadership direction and business needs.Balance demand, capacity, and sequencing of CI initiatives across Rail Mechanical & the Remanufacturing & Repair Centre.Assign CI Specialists to initiatives and adjust priorities as business needs evolve.Serve as the escalation point for scope, capacity, or priority conflicts.Provide full people leadership to CI Specialists, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and development planning.Establish and reinforce clear role boundaries between supervisory accountability and specialist execution.Address employee related matters including performance, conduct, attendance, and development.Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and delivery discipline.Maintain safe and efficient work setting.Review CI Specialists’ project plans, progress, risks, and outcomes.Hold CI Specialists accountable for delivery quality, timelines,



and sustainment of improvements.Ensure CI initiatives follow approved methodologies, governance standards, and escalation protocols.Validate recommendations and escalations before submission to senior leadership.Act as the single point of accountability for CI performance with senior leadership.Provide consolidated reporting on CI pipeline health, outcomes, and risks.Support leadership decision making by reviewing and endorsing CI recommendations produced by Specialists.Translate leadership direction into clear priorities and expectations for the CI team.RequirementsUniversity degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.Lean Six Sigma certification (required).2–3 years of recent supervisory experience in a continuous improvement, analytics, or project-based environment, including:Leading and supervising professional staff.Setting priorities, sequencing work, and managing competing demands across multiple initiatives.Coaching, mentoring, and performance managing employees, including addressing performance, conduct, and development needs.Reviewing and approving work plans, recommendations, and deliverables.Monitoring progress, risks, and outcomes to ensure delivery against objectives.Resolving issues and escalating capacity, scope,



or priority conflicts as needed.Providing consolidated reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership.Translating senior leadership priorities into coordinated work plans.Overseeing the execution of continuous improvement analysis and deliverables delivered by CI Specialists.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio (or similar process-mapping tools), Power BI, and SharePoint.Experience working with ERP/EAM systems.Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.Strong planning, prioritization, and judgment capabilities.Ability to provide oversight, governance, and accountability across multiple initiatives.Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities at a supervisory level.Conflict resolution and decision-making skills.Demonstrated commitment to health and safety.EEO StatementAt Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier‑free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.Les offres d’emploi sont également disponibles en français. Visitez notre site Web sur les carrières ou appelez le 1‑800‑363‑7512, pour plus de renseignements.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Supervisor, Continuous Improvement - C$100,412 - C$118,144 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Ontario Northland
📍 Winnipeg