Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Develop and maintain a riskbased approach to assess operational performance (safety production quality and cost).
- Interpret data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities prepare improvement project proposals conduct costbenefit analyses perform process simulations and support the annual budgeting and capital planning processes.
- Manage process improvement projects from start to finish to debottleneck production increase profitability and improve quality & sustainability.
- Lead crossfunctional project teams to develop or embed best practices and innovative solutions.
- Facilitate the change management process and coach key stakeholders through the process improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with Operations Technical Maintenance Finance IT Supply Chain and Safety to ensure proper communication and technical consultation.
- Provide handson assistance in modernization initiatives such as automation advanced control systems predictive analytics and artificial intelligence.
- Maintain high visibility with operations to solicit input for improvement ideas and ensure proper communication of change initiatives.
- Work closely with operational leaders to drive operational excellence and sustain the benefits from improvement projects.
- Conduct formal or informal training in process improvement and operational excellence methodologies such as Lean manufacturing Overall Equipment Effectiveness and Six Sigma.
- Complies with OHS and organizational safety standards and practices.
Required Professional Experience/Qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree in Chemical Pulp and Paper Engineering or a related discipline.
- Competent and effective communication skills required.
- Proven ability in project management.
Preferred Professional Experience/Qualifications:
- Certification in Lean and or Six Sigma green belt level is desirable.
- Certification in Project Management (PMP) is considered as a plus.
Core Competencies/Key Skills:
- Change Agility
- Communication
- Drive & Energy
- High Standards
- Initiative
- Integrity
- Organizing & Planning
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Composure
- Functional & Technical Expertise
- Learning Agility
- Team Player
The salary for this position is CAN $88107K per year. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.