Are you ready for a new beginning?
We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.
Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.
We’re here to better our world with biology.
Join us as our new Lean Specialist
The Excellence Partner (Lean Specialist) is responsible for driving and managing the Continuous Improvement programs at the Novonesis Salem (base location) and Novonesis Saskatoon (virtual and on-site support as needed) sites. You will promote a culture of efficiency in our Go4Excellence program (GO4E) and be a part of a Regional and Global GO4Excellence community, supporting and framing the ways of working in Novonesis Operations.
In this role you’ll make an impact by:
Developing people's skills and improving processes through practical applications of Lean principles, systems, tools, and behaviors.
Creating and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.
Facilitating, leading, coaching, and participating in structured problem solving and improvement activities based on site priorities.
Ensuring collaboration between departments and functions to avoid sub-optimal solution approaches while promoting value stream and flow thinking.
Partnering with site resources to develop future states and improvement plans associated with strategic priorities.
Leading and supporting through action – go see (Gemba), ask why, promote a ‘learn by doing’ approach
Bringing a customer value and value stream perspective to all problem solving and improvement activities.
Facilitating and leading effective strategy deployment to achieve breakthrough targets (including value stream analysis, value stream mapping, mission implementations, facilitation of improvement events, facilitation of monthly strategy review processes, etc)
Presenting a positive teamwork attitude and promoting a working climate that encourages winner mentality, ownership, creativity, openness, and passion.
Building rapport and communicating clearly with personnel at all levels and in all parts of the organization
Effectively using software and technology (Excel, PowerPoint, Whiteboard, Teams, etc) to visualize and streamline initiatives.
To succeed you must hold:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or similar relevant field (preferred)
3+ years of experience in a Continuous Improvement role, or similar
Certification/Training in Lean, Six-Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, or other data driven process improvement methodology
Application deadline: January 10, 2025
Expected salary range: $85,000-$115,000
Benefits you will enjoy:
401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution!
Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
All benefits begin on your first day!
Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.
Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.
Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com
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