At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Continuous Improvement team to foster a culture of innovation and efficiency.
- Company: Davie, Canada's largest shipyard with a rich history since 1825.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on monumental projects.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to tackling big challenges and pushing boundaries.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving significant improvements in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in CI leadership, engineering degree or quality certification required.
The predicted salary is between 116100 - 141900 $ per year.
As Director, Continuous Improvement, you will be responsible for providing leadership to the Continuous Improvement (CI) Department at Davie to develop a strong culture of continuous improvement across the organization which includes a culture of ensuring the profitability of CI projects.
More specifically, you will:
- Implement and promote a Lean culture and continuous improvement mindset through effective training, mentoring, and coaching delivered by Davie’s CI team.
- Collaborate with senior management to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives that drive significant and measurable improvements across the business and oversee their implementation.
- Establish and maintain the CI organizational structure and governance framework, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives, as well as supporting their execution.
- Working closely with the Finance Department, develop and monitor COPQ and ROI for all CI related projects.
- Support organizational process mapping in coordination with the QA department.
- Work closely with the Production Engineering Department to ensure product specifications can be achieved efficiently and recommend changes to specifications or standards based on identified quality issues or improvement opportunities.
- Align the organization’s CI culture and activities with strategic objectives, including supporting software selection processes and leading major corporate change initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline, or a quality certification (or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience).
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading CI projects and people.
- Experience in shipyards, including both ship repair and shipbuilding (an asset).
- Lean/Six Sigma training or certification.
About Us
Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients. Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion. There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.
Director, Continuous Improvement in Lévis employer: Davie
At Davie, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Located in Canada’s largest shipyard, we offer our employees meaningful opportunities for growth and development, alongside competitive benefits and a supportive work environment. Join us to be part of a team that not only tackles monumental projects but also champions continuous improvement and personal advancement.
