Continuous Improvement Specialist, It - Montréal, Canada - American Iron and Metal

American Iron and Metal

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry, with more than 125 site locations and 3500 employees worldwide.

We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades (we just celebrated our 86th birthday) thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team who has over the years, successfully evolved into a multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling (AIM Recycling), construction waste recycling (AIM Eco-Centre), manufacturing of solder assemblies (AIM Solder), demolition and decommissioning (AIM Delsan) and auto-recycling (Kenny U-Pull).

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It's simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

What we offer

Competitive salary + other perks
Group insurance & RRSP program
Companywide events throughout the year (BBQ, Holiday party etc.)
Free gym on site
Two cafeterias on site (subsidized meal program available)
Dynamic & rewarding work environment

- work on high-impact, meaningful projects while also having fun

Identifying opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and cost reduction
Planning, facilitating, and executing continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools
Teaching, leading, and coaching crossfunctional teams on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology
Working to continuously improve processes both on the production floor as well as transactional by collaborating with multiple functions such as logistics
Clearly defining program objectives and scope
Evaluating and prioritizing potential improvements based on gains and required effort
Securing employee commitment (ex: process managers) for proactive change management
Establishing a clear and wellarticulated implementation plan
Establishing criteria for the project's success and preparing a sound statement of constraints/limiting factors
Appropriately implementing principles of governance
Resolving technical problems such as formulation, equipment, product, interpretation of regulations, and resource availability
Identifying intervention priorities and indicators
Conducting detailed analysis of the current situation that accurately describes the issues
Specifying deliverables, outcome indicators, and performancemeasured indicators
Identifying available resources (for example, people, material, and finances)
Mapping out in detail the desired situation
Clearly defining methodology
Accurately analyzing options including impact and feasibility
Specifying obstacles and ways to overcome them through continuous improvement
Regularly monitoring the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefits

Qualifications

College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or project management, with three years' equivalent work experience.
Certifications in technologyrelated and project management disciplines.
Continuous Improvement
5S
Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen
Lean Six Sigma
Root Cause Analysis
Value Stream Mapping
Proficiency in commonly used and specialized software
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including advanced skills with Excel
Demonstrated ability to work in high paced and changing environments

Additional Information
American Iron & Metal and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable employment laws.

Although we'd love to be able to speak with everyone that applies, due to the volume of applicants we receive and time constraints, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.