DEL Windows & Doors Inc. is a leading Canadian manufacturer of high quality, custom residential windows & doors for over 35 years.

Scope of Position:

This position works closely with every aspect of the business to identify process improvement opportunities (remove waste, enhance agility, reduce costs) and help create a sustainable competitive advantage through the use of Continuous Improvement / Lean principles. Also, develops and sustains a Quality Management System to ensure customer-focused market success through process performance and reliability throughout the company. The position responsibilities are as follows:

- Support and promote company health and safety initiatives.
- Implement Continuous Improvement System via Lean and Quality to support the development and deployment of the future state design and sustainable enterprise-wide improvement processes.
- Develop and deploy an effective measurement and reporting system for strategic alignment and focus.
- Interact and communicate with all managers, associates, suppliers and customers to help establish Lean values and a complete Quality culture.
- Enhance and support the Sales & Operations Planning process by ensuring Value Stream clarity, effective
- metrics and defined demand takt times.
- Reduce Value Stream cycle times to continually enhance agility through waste elimination & process flow improvements throughout the organization
- Lead the transition from MRP-based push manufacturing methodology to Lean-based pull manufacturing methodology with visual controls.




- Establish and maintain companywide process documentation system to promote standard work and process integrity.
- Ensure end-to-end application of Lean and Quality principles and practices; from New Product Development to Service and Support.
- Lead Kaizen Events, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Theory of Constraints Projects, Set-up Reduction, Defect Prevention, Leadership Development and other CI efforts
- Coordinate Lean monthly management review meeting and participate in monthly/quarterly/annual corporate led Lean meetings.
- Develop, maintain and further refine a Quality Management System that is focused on prevention and efficiency in all functions of the Company.
- Establish and maintain the Company Quality Manual to keep current with ongoing organizational needs, including ISO-9000 compliance where appropriate.
- Implement ‘built-in quality’ or ‘quality at the source’ - meet with suppliers, customers, quality representatives, and Company personnel to discuss and resolve issues as required.
- Work with Purchasing to improve and maintain Supplier performance; develop and maintain a Supplier Performance Index to assure that only capable suppliers are retained.
- Prepare for and represent the Company during any quality audits.




- This role is hands on - 80% on plant floor.

The preferred candidate will have:
- A demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe work environment
- Diploma in Engineering Technology or College Program.
- 5+ years hand's on experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experienced in leading a Lean transformation in a manufacturing environment. Green Belt certification is preferred.
- Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations.
- Demonstrated problem solving and project management skills.
- Conceptual Thinking - ability to think in terms of abstract ideas
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, ERP and other applicable programs.
- Must have a win-win mentality & the ability to overcome obstacles.
- Requires steady energy and focused planning and organizing skills.
- Robust facilitation & training skills needed to deliver Quality and Lean Manufacturing concepts, principles & practices.
- Ability to work well with others. Must have strong team-building skills and be successful in facilitating team-based initiatives.
- Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, business process improvement knowledge, and ability to train others with diverse backgrounds and education levels.
- Ability to perform work in industrial setting

Experience:
- engineering: 5 years (Required)

Compensation: $85,000.00/yr or TBD depending on experience especially in the window and door industry. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Extended health care

📌 Industrial Engineer Manager - Manufacturing (Canada)
🏢 Del Windows u0026 Doors
📍 Canada