Process Excellence Lead

Process Excellence Lead

The Process Excellence Lead will champion Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives across functional departments, with a primary focus on our Vaughan - Woodbridge site. This role involves providing strategic leadership, facilitation, coaching, and mentorship to drive operational excellence. The successful candidate will take ownership of implementing Lean principles locally, while also having the opportunity to support and influence process improvement efforts across other LGC sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and eliminate workplace hazards.
• Utilize 5S to establish and maintain a safe, efficient workplace.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with safety and 5S standards.
• Role model safety practices and 5S behaviors.
• Facilitate process mapping, value stream mapping, and SOP/Standard Work development.
• Establish and monitor departmental KPIs and dashboards.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities and plans.
• Lead or facilitate Kaizens and problem‑solving workshops.
• Manage Process Excellence projects to ensure timely delivery, risk mitigation, and realization of benefits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and execute Process Excellence events.
• Ensure standardization of Process Excellence methodologies and documentation.
• Quantify project savings in collaboration with Finance and Project Sponsors.
• Provide coaching and support to project leaders and teams.
• Build strong relationships with leaders to align Process Excellence initiatives with business priorities.
• Ensure Process Excellence activities are reported, tracked, and communicated effectively.
• Support all STD sites and be available for cross‑site collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in technical or operational roles.
• Deep knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies.
• Proven change leadership and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (intermediate level or higher).
• Strategic and tactical thinking abilities.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: CAD $80,000 to CAD $105,000 yearly, subject to experience, skills, and location.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• RRSP with matching employer contribution
• Group retirement plan
• PTO and Personal Care Days
• Professional development and extended growth opportunities
• Subsidized corporate gym membership with GoodLife Fitness and store and restaurant discounts
• Cheer Program recognition for outstanding work
• Companywide social events

Equal Opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short‑listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.