• Job Description

  Req#: 2016

  Who We Are:

  North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.

  Why should you work for Metrie:

  With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Most recently, we have made five significant acquisitions in the last four years: Anderco Inc., EL & EL Wood Products Corp, Fred Tebb & Sons, Inc.,Tinder Wholesale LLC, and Pacific MDF Products Inc. & Canadian MDF Products Company.

  For more information, please visit www.Metrie.com or visit us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

  Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: (1603) Feels like a Family - YouTube

  What You’ll Do:

  The Business Improvement Manager will be responsible for Continuous Improvement initiatives with a strong focus on operational improvements and best practice optimization for all Metrie Manufacturing facilities. The Business Improvement Manager will report directly to the Vice President Manufacturing with a dotted line reporting to the Director, Manufacturing at the “home” facility.

  This position will be located out of one of Metrie’s manufacturing facilities on the West Coast, ideally our Calgary MDF plant

  Responsibilities:

  Continuous Improvement / Business Improvement

  • Champion the Metrie production measurement and control that supports and improve manufacturing productivity (Vorne)
  • Coach and teach the daily plant management system on the floor and plant management levels. Work and coach on improving machine performance and work flow
  • Analyze and improve work and measure performance
  • Provide advanced DMAIC project tools and skills
  • Lead Lean projects for improvement results that can be leveraged across plants, functions, and product lines
  • Ensures that CI training, tools, test practices and resources are available to employees at all levels and are being utilized appropriately and effectively
  • Develop and support reporting to support fact-based decision making for improved results like safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory
  • Manage real-time data and integrate real-time data into existing process
  • Implement new technologies to improve productivity
  • Advocate and help implement change management processes with respect to Business Improvement and CI
  • Coach the process of developing and deploying effective standard work practices across the Manufacturing locations. Communicate such changes in CI’s promptly to all to ensure consistency

  Training and Development

  • Develops and executes a communication plan to support the rollout and education on continuous improvements specifically for plant location as well as for the broader manufacturing group
  • Facilitate and co-facilitate various CI related workshops and training events; such conducting and leading Kaizen events throughout the Manufacturing group
  • Develop a training and mentoring program that formalizes and accredits our lean practitioner’s progress in the journey to see and eliminate waste

  Business Improvement Strategy

  • Works with plant leadership to develop shared, annual goals and initiatives for CI and skills and culture development
  • Develop a 5-year plan for applicable business units

  Qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or equivalent education and experience as determined by management
  • Hands on experience using modern Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN, TPS, SQDCI, etc.)
  • Certified Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt required
  • At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience leading Lean Transformations in manufacturing operations, educating others on Lean principles and deployment planning
  • Knowledge of manufacturing process improvement techniques
    
  • Previous multi-site experience.
  • Strong managing through influence skills
  • Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills
  • Must be a disciplined self-starter who is self-motivated. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually is critical for success
  • Demonstrated ability to apply critical thought processes to develop, recommend and implement strategies and programs that address plant and corporate objectives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability manage up and down and across the organization
    
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict effectively and problem solve
  • Able to work collaboratively at all levels throughout the business
  • Be confident in presenting to and speaking with all levels of leadership this role interacts with
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and applicable proprietary software applications
  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities
  • Ability to travel 50%

  What you’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive pay range
  • Working for a well-established leader in the industry
  • Extended Healthcare Benefits: (Medical, dental, paramedical, prescriptions and vision)
  • Company paid insurance
  • RRSP and DPSP programs

  Come work with us! Send us your resume by clicking "Apply Now". We look forward to reviewing your application!

  Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

  Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to background checks and references for all final candidates. All applications will be independently reviewed.

• About the company

  We are Metrie, North America's largest manufacturer and supplier of solid wood and composite moulding. But we got our start as a family-owned business and earned our place in the industry today by carrying forward that personal touch.

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