Head of Kaizen Promotion Office
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Job Location:
Burlington - Canada
Yearly Salary:
$ 125000 - 145000
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Adi Development Group is a vertically integrated real estate investment management company with divisions spanning investment management development construction management and forming operations. With over 4000 units and $3Billion of built value under development throughout the GTHA we are on an insurgent mission to re-invent the customer experience and to deliver homes faster better and more cost effectively to our customers. We champion ownership and encourage all of our team members to think and act like owners. Adi is committed to not only develop buildings but to developing the leaders of tomorrow.
We have built a management system that connects strategy deployment to daily execution and weve been refining it for years. We are now hiring a Head of KPO to lead the next phase of that work as the organization scales.
The Role
- Youll lead Adis Kaizen Promotion Office the function responsible for driving improvement in quality waste reduction and lead time across the enterprise. The role is equal parts methodology leadership and organizational development.
- Partner with executive leadership to connect strategic objectives to operational execution. Facilitate alignment across divisions coach leaders through A3 development and refinement strengthen review cycles and drive accountability from strategy through daily management.
- Stand up and improve value streams and processes end-to-end. This includes process mapping root cause analysis data collection and interpretation standardized work development daily management systems and metric development. You need command of the full toolkit and judgment about when to apply each element.
- Develop and enforce kaizen discipline using the shingi model. Own the kaizen calendarpreparation scoping sponsorship execution and follow-through. Youre accountable for event outcomes and for the measurable development of team members who participate. This is a development system not an event calendar.
- Build the KPO function as ADI scales. Recruit develop and lead a team of lean professionals. Design the structure and capability requirements for the function over time.
- Develop problem-solving capability and lean thinking across the organization. Coach at gemba mentor through A3s and build the daily disciplines that make improvement sustainable. The goal is an organization that thinks differentlynot just one that uses the tools.
Strategy Deployment Support
Value Stream and Process Development
Kaizen Discipline and Calendar Ownership
KPO Build-Out
Capability Development
Requirements
- Experience
- 15 years progressive lean experience with significant time at director level or equivalent
- Track record leading transformation in brownfield operationally intensive environments
- Experience standing up value streams and processes developing metrics building daily management systems
- Demonstrated use of the shingi model with accountability for kaizen outcomes and participant development
- Experience building and leading teams of lean professionals
- Background in construction manufacturing or related operationally intensive industries strongly preferred
- Capabilities
- Full command of lean methodology and QC tools with sound judgment on application
- Ability to manage up to executives and influence across organizational boundaries
- Commercial orientation able to connect improvement work to business outcomes and communicate in terms leadership understands
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; able to build trust across levels and navigate complex organizational dynamics
- Strategic perspective on where the function needs to go and how to build it
- Education
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or related technical discipline required
- MBA with operations or supply chain concentration strongly preferred
- Certifications and Continued Development
- Lean Gold Certification (AME/SME/Shingo alliance) or equivalent enterprise-level lean credential
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt (ASQ or equivalent)
- TWI (Training With in Industry) certification in Job Instruction Job Relations or Job Methods
- Direct experience with Toyota Production System Danaher Business System or equivalent rigorous operating system
- Japan study tour or gemba training with Toyota-trained sensei considered a strong asset
- Shingo Prize Examiner AME Excellence Award Assessor or conference speaking experience valued
Other
- Must be able to work across multiple sites in the Greater Toronto Area
Why This Role
- Youll Make a Huge Impact: Construction is an industry where operational discipline has historically been underdeveloped. Adi has committed to a different approach and this role is central to scaling that commitment. Youll have direct access to senior leadership accountability for outcomes that matter and the opportunity to build a function that shapes how the company operates.
- Competitive Paid Time Off: Team members are provided with comprehensive paid time off inclusive of paid Vacation Wellness and Sick days annually.
- Competitive Salaries: This role has a competitive base salary range of $125000 - $145000 annually with compensation reflecting the seniority and scope of the role.
- Employee Home Ownership Program: Adians have the opportunity to live in the beautiful communities we create through our Employee Home Ownership Program. Eligible team members will receive a % discount off the total purchase price.
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan: Adi provides all full-time team members and dependents with coverage for dental prescriptions vision care paramedical practitioners life insurance and more.
- Flexible Health Lifestyle & Wellness Personal Spending Account: Annual health lifestyle & wellness spending accounts that can be used for fitness classes gym memberships family & pet needs additional health benefits and more!
$125000 - $145000 a year
Adi Development Group is committed to fostering an inclusive accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Adi Development Group is committed to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their hire based on merit and are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualifiedindividuals. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities Adi Development Group will upon the request of the applicant provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation please inform Human Resources.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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About Company
Adi Development Group - Building exceptional forward-thinking, sustainable residential communities & commercial working environments in Burlington Ontario.
