08 - Specialist, Continuous Improvement

General Overview

Job Title:  Specialist, Continuous Improvement
Functional Area:  Continuous Improvement (CI)
Career Stream:  Continuous Improvement (CTIM)
Role:  Specialist (SPE)
Job Code:  SPE-CI-CTIM
Job Band: 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

Facilitate or co-facilitate the development of CI (Lean and Six Sigma) vision for a customer or department, and the strategy deployment plans to deliver that strategy.  Co-facilitate continuous improvement activities in support of the plan.  Build knowledge of specific Lean and Six Sigma systems, methods and tools.  Able to work under minimal supervision, now in the form of co-facilitation and post-activity reflection.  

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• 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
• Provide training for CI for Employees and CI for Leadership certifications
• Work to achieve Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Proficient in CI 
• Proven competency to deliver introductory training, co-facilitate kaizen events and more advanced training and drive business results through application of CI methods
• 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 personal computers and Windows applications
• 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
• 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.
Should have a proven background in CI and chosen function of team
Experience in Lean, 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

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.