IMP Aerospace Components (IMPAC) is one of four divisions of IMP Aerospace Core Group located in Nova Scotia. IMPAC is a Lean manufacturer and integrator of aerospace structural components and assemblies to major aircraft manufacturers including: Bombardier, Boeing, Bell Helicopter, Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin; with capabilities that include: full sheet metal forming, machining, processing and finishing, metal-to-metal and composite bonding, structural assembly, and repair and overhaul.
Continuous Improvement Leader
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with exceptional people skills to provide technical support and leadership to our Continuous Improvement initiatives relating to all aspects of the business and production processes. This position plays a key role in implementation and support of the JIT/Lean Production System within a unionized environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver training to staff of Lean Manufacturing and other Continuous Improvement tools
- Lead Improvement Events with specific defined goals to improve cost, quality and delivery of product
- Provide analysis of current plant performance and recommendations and actions for improvement
- Support business processes to reduce waste and optimize productivity
- Establish yearly Continuous Improvement plan and execute it's successful completion
- Through analysis of job costing data, develop processes and analytical techniques to identify poor performing products or production processes
Qualifications:
- Engineering Degree or formal Continuous Improvement training
- 5 or more years experience in delivering and implementing continuous improvement tools
- Experience with JIT / Lean Manufacturing systems
- Demonstrated ability in the use of computers, specifically Microsoft Applications (Excel, Access, Powerpoint)
- Strong team orientation
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven conflict resolution skills
If you are interested in pursuing this challenging opportunity, please submit your resume, quoting salary expectations, in confidence to:
Human Resources Department
I.M.P. Aerospace Components, A Division of I.M.P. Group Limited
PO Box 10, Amherst, Nova Scotia B4H 3Y7
e-mail: impac-hr@impgroup.com
Please quote competition number CIL0608-CB in your application.
Applications for the above position will be accepted until the position has been filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only individuals selected for an interview will be notified.
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