COMPANY OVERVIEW
Lifting Solutions is a high-performing team that engineers, manufactures, distributes, sells, and services artificial lift products that outperform the market. Since our inception in Canada in 2014, we have expanded from 14 colleagues to over 300 across 28 locations in three countries. We are proud to operate two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, one in Canada and one in Oman, where we leverage the latest technology to deliver high-performance products to clients worldwide.
OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a results-driven Continuous Improvement Manager to lead operational excellence at our Edmonton manufacturing facility. This leadership role requires a hands-on change agent who can build systems, develop people, and deliver measurable improvements across a complex manufacturing environment.
Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, you will lead our CI strategy to improve production performance, quality, and continuous improvement capability. This is a working manager role that combines strategic leadership, plant-floor engagement, coaching, and direct ownership of high-impact improvement initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include:
Continuous Improvement Strategy & Execution
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Lead the CI program using Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence tools
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Manage a prioritized pipeline of improvement projects focused on efficiency, quality, and reliability
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Define, track, and report KPIs to support data-driven decision-making
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Build a culture of continuous improvement across the plant
Team Leadership & Operator Development
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Deliver CI training for operators and supervisors to strengthen problem-solving capability
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Facilitate kaizen events, workshops, and cross-functional improvement teams
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Promote employee engagement by creating clear pathways for improvement ideas and action
Quality & Root Cause Analysis
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Lead root cause analysis for quality and manufacturing issues and ensure effective corrective actions
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Oversee the CAPA program and partner with Quality and Operations to reduce rework, scrap, and poor-quality costs
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Use trend analysis and upstream controls to prevent defects before they occur
Production Performance & Capacity
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Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve throughput and capacity
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Lead OEE improvement initiatives across manufacturing cells and equipment
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Develop standardized work, visual management tools, and practices that sustain gains
Digital Manufacturing & Process Intelligence
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Use data analytics and digital tools to improve plant visibility and decision-making
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Work with IT, Operations, and suppliers to improve shop-floor and enterprise data flow
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Support predictive maintenance through improved process data integration
Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
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Report CI progress, project pipeline, and realized savings to the Director of Manufacturing
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Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Field Operations to align improvements with business priorities
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Represent the CI function in leadership discussions on plant strategy and capital planning
QUALIFICATIONS
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Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline
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7 to 12 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 3 years in leadership or program management
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Proven success leading CI programs with measurable results in cost, OEE, or quality improvement
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Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification, with Black Belt preferred
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Strong knowledge of root cause analysis tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, and A3 problem solving
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Experience with SPC, analytics, and digital manufacturing tools
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Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
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Oilfield, energy, or heavy industrial manufacturing experience is an asset
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P.Eng. designation or eligibility is an asset
OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITS
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100% employer-sponsored health and dental coverage
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Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
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Three weeks of vacation plus paid sick days
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Continuing education and professional designation support
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Employee discounts and pension program with employer match
Join Lifting Solutions to lead operational excellence and build lasting improvement capability in a high-performance manufacturing environment. Your work will directly influence the efficiency, quality, and culture of our facility.
