Manager, Continuous Improvement 1

Manage activities for CI and performance enhancement in site/function.
Contribute to the yearly CI activities execution plan and ensure that project goals are met.
Work closely with key business stakeholders to build a CI environment to support a change management program.
Participate in and/or lead the management gemba ( go and see ) activities.
Participate in and/or co-lead the site/function CI Committee.
Facilitate the adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards.
Facilitate lean and process improvement based CI workshops to drive ideas and solutions.
Facilitate improvement opportunities external to the site/function (as required). This may involve the delivery or training and/or kaizen facilitation at external organizations outside Celestica + other sites in the Celestica network that need help + global support functions within Celestica.
Collaborate with regional and corporate CI teams for the Continuous Improvement activities execution.
Work closely with all area owners to create a culture of continuous improvement.
Drive new ideas and improvement solutions with all area owners and share good practices between customers, departments, sites and functions.
Champion the Reward and Recognition programs to motivate all employees.
Work to achieve Lean Black Belt and Six Sigma Black Belt certifications.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies.
Hands-on experience in delivering multiple kaizen types.
Experience in key facets of complex manufacturing environments, operations and high performance work, such as Lean Manufacturing leadership.
Project & Change management experience.
Time management.
Proven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
Leadership experience within a matrix organization.
Collaboration.
Communication.
Planning.
Problem solving.
Results oriented.
Leadership.
Teamwork.
Initiative.
Flexibility.
Physical Demands.
Duties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations. Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required.
Occasional overnight travel is required.
Typical Experience.
5 to 7 years of relevant experience
CI experience in manufacturing and office environments
Management and/or leadership experience.
Typical Education.
Bachelor Degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specialized Knowledge / Skills.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography.
Notes.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
**Celestica (NYSE, TSX**: CLS) enables the world s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
**Job skills required**: Teamwork, Problem Solving