Continuous Improvement & Lean Specialist

BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT). Follow us on Twitter @BWXT and learn more

Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:
As our Continuous Improvement and Lean Specialist you will lead the implementation and sustainment of lean methodologies across our manufacturing operations. You will partner with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, optimize processes, and drive efficiency and productivity. In this role, you will develop and deploy lean initiatives, deliver training and coaching to employees at all levels, and track key performance indicators to measure progress and ensure ongoing improvement.

You will also collaborate across the Components business to promote and embed a culture of continuous improvement and lean thinking, using influence rather than direct authority to achieve organizational goals.

Location:

On-site, Cambridge ON

Your Day to Day as our Continuous Improvement & Lean Specialist:

• Lead, manage, or implement projects aimed at boosting production efficiencies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), with a focus on OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) striving to standardize these metrics for long-term success.
• Conduct process flow analysis, material flow analysis, establish and use the required value stream maps to identify and address bottlenecks, to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
• Document process improvements, track results, and report on the success of Lean initiatives to stakeholders within the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor trends and implement process Improvements to drive sustainable change.
• Foster a culture of Lean thinking among employees and their leaders.
• Provide comprehensive training and coaching on Lean Methodologies to empower our workforce.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical Engineering, complemented with 10 years of experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Lean Manufacturing/Engineering certificate and a Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and operations within the nuclear industry, including knowledge of machinery, equipment, and production techniques.
• Proven experience in implementing Lean methodologies and process improvement programs within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation, creativity, and employee involvement in problem-solving and decision-making processes.
• Strong understanding of key performance indicators and their significance in driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively train and coach team members.
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams, including…