Operational Excellence Specialist

Responsibilities:
-Lead implementation of Operational Excellence tools and techniques, support their ongoing use, and quantify their results (e.g. 5S, problem solving, KPIs, Pareto, Manager-in-the-field, visual management)
-Effectively facilitate problem solving group sessions
-Identify or create key performance indicators which measure performance and drive improvement
-Actively engage with individuals to promote OE strategies, tactics and tools and provide support on tools
-Participate in the identification of customer needs for various site groups
-Train, implement and coach use of performance tools
-Continually improve business flexibility and adaptability based on customer  needs
-Generating necessary reports and presentations
-Assist the Operational Excellence (OE) Manager with developing and overseeing the Operational Excellence Program

Skills and Qualifications:
-Preference will be given to applicants who possess certifications/credentials in Lean or Six Sigma
-Will have or will immediately obtain and maintain registration with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan
-Professional experience of at least 5 to 10 years in Production, OE or consulting
-A combination of work experience and education will be considered; an Engineering degree is preferred
o    For degree holders, must be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGS
-Proficiency with Operational Excellence tools (5S, MVP, L6S, etc.)
-Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Sharepoint, Power BI, MS PowerApps, MS Project, Minitab, etc.)
-High sense of accountability and good communication skills
-Self-motivated and possess excellent organizational skills

Work Location & Schedule:
-McClean Lake
-14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule
-Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours is frequently required