Post secondary education in Business, Engineering, or a related field
2-plus years of experience in process improvement, continuous improvement, or project management roles
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments, where problems are not well defined and solutions require exploration, structure, and iteration
Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively in a dynamic environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with data to inform decisions
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience using PowerBI to analyze data and support reporting and insights
Working knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Note:
This position is a Monday to Friday role based out of our OEM Remanufacturing facility
Competitive benefits package
Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Employee Share Purchase plan (with employer matching components)
3 weeks' vacation to start (plus flex time)
Benefits
Paid time off
Additional Information
Company:
O.E.M. Remanufacturing Company Inc.
Number of Openings:
1
Worker Type:
Permanent
Position Overview:
The Process Improvement Lead supports process improvement initiatives within the OEM Remanufacturing facility with a primary focus on the Finning Exchange business. This role leads cross-functional projects aimed at improving operational performance, solving complex problems, and delivering measurable business outcomes
A strong data driven approach is essential, leveraging analytics and structured problem solving to identify root causes, evaluate opportunities, and support decision making. The work often involves navigating ambiguity, where problems and solutions are not clearly defined, requiring the ability to structure issues, explore options, and develop a path forward.
Success in the position requires operating in a highly cross functional environment, influencing outcomes, aligning stakeholders, and driving results without direct authority.
Job Description:
Lead multiple process improvement projects using structured problem-solving and Lean methodologies to improve operational performance
Conduct structured assessments of business problems and opportunities, including defining problem statements, analyzing current state performance, and evaluating improvement potential to inform recommendations and ownership
Collaborate with a broad stakeholder group across operations, supply chain, and support functions to identify improvement opportunities, align on priorities, and define project scope
Partner closely with Process Improvement Analysts to leverage data, analytics, and reporting to support problem diagnosis, quantify opportunities, and track project performance
Analyze operational data to diagnose issues, quantify opportunities, and track performance against targets
Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and project meetings to drive alignment and progress
Develop and maintain process maps, standard work, and performance measures to support sustainment of improvements
Identify and manage risks, issues, and barriers to successful project delivery
Collaborate with IT to support system related improvements and ensure alignment between process and technology
Develop project plans and roadmaps, and ensure initiatives are delivered on time and meet defined objectives
Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and Senior Managers
Finning · Edmonton, Canada