LPS Lead

Description

The Lean Performance Systems (LPS) Lead will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and human development improvements across S&C Canada. Reporting to the Vice President of Production Operations, you will develop and deploy lean methods, coach leaders, and embed continuous‑improvement capabilities while reinforcing company values.

• Facilitate improvement projects with leaders at Team Leader, Supervisor, and Manager levels.
• Conduct time studies, develop Standard Work, and lead Kaizen activities.
• Coach leadership in problem solving, measurement, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure sustained implementation of process changes.
• Develop and deploy continuous‑improvement methods, tools, and standards.
• Deliver LPS training such as standardized work and problem‑solving.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on lean systems.

Requirements

The work environment is generally comfortable with normal physical activity such as standing, walking, and lifting objects up to 20 lb. Minor to occasional challenging conditions may arise, but they are typical of everyday operations.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience successfully leading improvement projects; automotive/aerospace experience a plus.
• Proven ability to develop and implement lean processes and tools.
• Experience applying change‑management principles and tools.
• Strong coaching, teamwork, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, project‑management, and facilitation abilities.
• Prior supervisory experience considered an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

The role is onsite with occasional off‑site travel, offering a competitive base salary between $87,990 and $116,578 and a target bonus of 5 % of annual earnings. Participation in S&C’s annual incentive plan is also possible, based on both company and individual performance.

• Competitive base salary $87,990–$116,578 plus target 5 % bonus.
• Eligibility for annual incentive plan based on performance.
• Three weeks paid vacation plus paid holiday shutdown.
• 100 % employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HCSA and PSA.
• Employer‑matched retirement savings plan.
• Summer hours program, education reimbursement, and seniority recognition.
• Access to Spark LMS for continuous learning and development.
• Safe, collaborative, recognition‑focused work environment.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance