Continuous Improvement and Lean Manager

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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 required 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.

The role leads BWXT Medical’s Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean transformation strategy, ensuring operational excellence through structured problem-solving, lean system deployment, and coaching.
The Manager oversees the BWXT Medical Operational Excellence program and drives impactful improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen operational performance across all departments

Location:

On-site in Kanata, Ontario

• Works with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements aligned with company objectives.
• Set the vision, priorities, and roadmap for CI & Lean within BWXT Medical.
• Manage, coach, and develop CI & Lean Specialists, ensuring strong technical capability and effective project execution.
• Allocate resources, assign projects, and remove barriers to progress.
• Establish standard work, deployment processes, and governance for CI activities.
• Lead talent development, succession planning, and performance management of the CI team.
• Effective Kaizen events that deliver sustainable results and build organizational capability.
• Prioritize opportunities with leadership using data-driven selection criteria.
• Approve Kaizen scopes, charters, and expected outcomes.
• Guide the preparation, facilitation planning, and execution standards.
• Mentor Specialists and/or facilitate events and ensure consistent post-event follow-up.
• Drive adoption of structured problem-solving (A3, 8D, root cause analysis).
• Measurable improvements in throughput, lead time, cost, productivity, and quality.
• Sponsor and oversee major CI projects (VSM, process flow redesign, bottleneck elimination).
• Validate data, analysis methods, and improvement recommendations from the team.
• Ensure alignment with operations, supply chain, engineering, EHS, and quality.
• Partner with leaders to close performance gaps and embed new processes into daily management systems.
• Standardized, transparent KPIs that drive Lean behaviors and operational performance.
• Lead deployment of Lean performance metrics.
• Drive automation and digitization of CI reporting where feasible.
• Facilitate cross-functional performance reviews and ensure actions are taken.
• Support analytics, statistical analysis, and business process reviews.
• A culture where employees and leaders routinely apply Lean principles to improve work.
• Create the Best Practice Lean vision, strategy, policies, procedures to aid improving operational performance.
• Provide expertise, professional advice and guidance to the business from proven industry practice and methodologies.
• Define, develop and publish business improvement process documentation to reflect best practice.
• Train and coach other employees and leaders with Lean Methodologies.

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certificate is preferred.
• At least 8+ years of related experience in the manufacturing sector. Eperience in pharmaceutical /medical manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, executive communication and change-management skills.
• Experience with analytics, industrial and manufacturing engineering methods, and KPI systems.
  

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:  Ensuring the well-being of our employees is our priority and we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits for our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you feeling your best.
• Secure Your Future – Defined Contribution Pension Plan and an optional Company-matched retirement savings plans (RRSP/TFSA/EPSP)
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible hybrid schedules and compressed workweek option available
• Help Grow Our Team – Earn generous referral bonuses with our two-tiered
• Employee Referral Program ($1,500 and $3,000!).
• Invest in Your Education – Up to $5,250 USD per year through our Educational Refund Plan .
• Professional Development – Gain access to training, certifications, and growth opportunities to advance your career.
• Your Wellness Matters – Enjoy gym membership discounts and access to mental health support programs.
• A Welcoming Workplace – Join a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture that celebrates you.
• Fun & Connection – Engage in team-building activities organized by our Social Committee.Ready to grow with us?

Apply now and let’s build something amazing together!

At BWXT, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process.

As part of our recruitment practices, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario (CA-ON)  at the start of employment is expected to be between $108,000.00 and $158,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an o ffer of employment .

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BWXT Medical Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law. BWXT Medical Ltd.  is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.