Us Finning

Process Improvement Project Lead

Edmonton, AB, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementExcelSupply ChainProcess ImprovementCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

Success in the position requires operating in a highly cross functional environment, influencing outcomes, aligning stakeholders, and driving results without direct authority.

Lead multiple process improvement projects using structured problem-solving and Lean methodologies to improve operational performance
Collaborate with a broad stakeholder group across operations, supply chain, and support functions to identify improvement opportunities, align on priorities, and define project scope
Partner closely with Process Improvement Analysts to leverage data, analytics, and reporting to support problem diagnosis, quantify opportunities, and track project performance
Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and project meetings to drive alignment and progress
Develop and maintain process maps, standard work, and performance measures to support sustainment of improvements
Identify and manage risks, issues, and barriers to successful project delivery
Collaborate with IT to support system related improvements and ensure alignment between process and technology
Develop project plans and roadmaps, and ensure initiatives are delivered on time and meet defined objectives
A strong data driven approach is essential, leveraging analytics and structured problem solving to identify root causes, evaluate opportunities, and support decision making.

Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments, where problems are not well defined and solutions require exploration, structure, and iteration
Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively in a dynamic environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with data to inform decisions
Working knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Post secondary education in Business, Engineering, or a related field
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience using PowerBI to analyze data and support reporting and insights

This position is a Monday to Friday role based out of our OEM Remanufacturing facility
2-plus years of experience in process improvement, continuous improvement, or project management roles

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Position Overview:
The Process Improvement Lead supports process improvement initiatives within the OEM Remanufacturing facility with a primary focus on the Finning Exchange business.
This role leads cross-functional projects aimed at improving operational performance, solving complex problems, and delivering measurable business outcomes
The work often involves navigating ambiguity, where problems and solutions are not clearly defined, requiring the ability to structure issues, explore options, and develop a path forward.
Job Description:
Conduct structured assessments of business problems and opportunities, including defining problem statements, analyzing current state performance, and evaluating improvement potential to inform recommendations and ownership
Analyze operational data to diagnose issues, quantify opportunities, and track performance against targets
Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and Senior Managers

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