Director of Industrial Engineering and Continuous Improvement

Mission Are you known for your ability to turn ideas into concrete projects, rally teams, and drive operations forward? Do you want to play a strategic role in shaping a manufacturing environment where continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable performance are top priorities? Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead initiatives related to industrial engineering, continuous improvement, manufacturing innovation, and the development of internal capabilities. You will work closely with other departments to optimize processes, support growth, and strengthen operational performance.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Define your teams' priorities in alignment with business objectives and operational needs
Oversee time studies, capacity analyses, plant layouts, workstation balancing, and work method optimizations
Ensure the governance of major projects, including timelines, budgets, risks, deliverables, expected benefits, and communications
Promote industrial innovation through the implementation of technological solutions, automation, digitization, and new ways of working
Lead projects aimed at improving productivity, capacity, quality, costs, lead times, ergonomics, and health and safety
Structure processes for continuous improvement, standardization, problem-solving, and production flow optimization
Analyze performance metrics, identify variances, and recommend actions or projects to prioritize
Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of industrial initiatives
Motivate and support your team by clarifying roles, priorities, expectations, and opportunities for development
Promote a culture of sustainable performance, rigor, collaboration, innovation, health and safety, and continuous improvement
Come push the boundaries of engineering with us. Apply now! Profile With the following skills and qualities, you will thrive in this role:

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, automated production engineering, or a related field
At least 8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
At least 5 years of experience in a management, team coordination, or multidisciplinary project leadership role
Strong command of continuous improvement principles: Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, VSM, Kaizen initiatives, Ishikawa analysis, waste elimination, and
Inspiring leadership, analytical rigor, strategic thinking, a sense of priorities, and a strong results-oriented mindset
Ability to influence others, collaborate across different departments, and drive projects forward with courage and autonomy
A strong interest in industrial innovation and operational transformation

And these strengths will amplify your impact:

Lean Six Sigma Certification - Black Belt Level.

Benefits designed to take you far!

A flexible work program tailored to your needs (flexible hours, compressed workweek, hybrid remote work, and more)
Group insurance plans that adapt to your situation
An RRSP with an employer contribution to help you build a solid financial future
An Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to a telemedicine service for a helping hand when you need it
A $2,000 referral bonus to help you find colleagues who are as dedicated to their work as you are!
A charging station to charge your electric car for free

And even more!

A life outside of work, thanks to time off for illness, personal needs, or family reasons
Social activities to connect with your coworkers
Support for your professional development to help you advance in your career
A healthy and safe work environment and a health committee to ensure your well-being every day
Discounts on our Kimpex products to fuel your passion for motorsports