07 - Team Leader, Continuous Improvement 2

Ensure the execution of the continuous improvement (CI) goals and strategies for the operation and support functions in the organization.
Ensure all activities for CI and performance enhancement are fulfilled in the customer or department.
Work closely with area owner to develop CI activities.
Participate in the management gemba ( go and see ) activities.
Participate in the site/function CI Committee.
Support the adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards.
Lead or co-facilitate the process improvement based CI workshops.
Drive new ideas and improvement solutions with all area owners and deploy good practices to other customers/departments.
Work closely with all area owners to create a culture of continuous improvement.
Adhere to Reward and Recognition programs to motivate all employees.
Support improvement opportunities external to the site/function (as required). This may involve supporting the delivery of training and/or kaizen co-facilitation at external organizations outside Celestica + other sites in the Celestica network that need help + global support functions within Celestica.
Coordinate training for CI for Employees and CI for Leadership.
Work to achieve Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies.
Proficient in CI.
Hands-on experience in leading kaizens on at least 3 different tools (such as fast change-over, cell design, etc).
Project & Change management awareness.
Knowledge of production operations and operator responsibilities.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines.
Time management.
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.
3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in CI, either in manufacturing or office environments.
Typical Education.
Bachelor Degree 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