Global Performance System Coordinator (Manufacturing Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) in Terrebonne, Canada

Global Performance System Coordinator (Manufacturing Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) in Terrebonne, Canada

POSITION: Global Performance System Coordinator (Manufacturing Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma)
LOCATION: Terrebonne, Canada (Onsite)
SALARY: Excellent compensation with benefits + retirement
DURATION: Full-Time Onsite position
SKILLS: Engineering Degree, Manufacturing Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CI Systems

DESCRIPTION:

Our client s customers span the food, retail and medical sectors. Packaging meets the needs of a wide range of applications including snacks, condiments, healthcare items, prepared meals, fresh produce, coffee and pet food. Committed to responsible packaging that protects products.

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations, or Manufacturing preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, with exposure to Lean or CI systems (GPS, GPS, TPM, etc.).
• Fluency in both English and French will be a PLUS.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

With a commitment to world-class manufacturing, Global Performance System (GPS) Coordinator is a key driver of operational excellence, cultural transformation, and lean manufacturing deployment. This role leads Division-wide initiatives to implement GPS pillars and tools driving safety, productivity, quality, and cost improvements. The Coordinator will be a floor-focused change agent, supporting pillar teams, training associates, and ensuring execution of best practices across all departments.

ROLE:

• Deploy and sustain all GPS (Global Performance System) pillars (Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Productivity, Cost, and People Development) across departments.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees at all levels on GPS tools and methodologies, including 5S, DTM, DMAIC, and problem-solving techniques.
• Act as the liaison between plant leadership and corporate/divisional practitioners to align priorities and drive accountability.
• Support cross-functional teams in setting and achieving performance goals using KPIs and visual management systems.
• Maintain and audit model machine boards, team communication boards, and daily tracking metrics for clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Facilitate and participate in Kaizen events, rapid improvement events, and other Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Coach pillar team leaders on goal setting, standardized work, and gap analysis to drive progress across all areas.
• Ensure proper calculation and communication of losses (OEE, scrap, downtime) and provide root cause insight and improvement paths.
• Support internal reviews and audits; prepare materials and performance reporting as requested by corporate teams.
• Walk the floor with plant leaders weekly to review visual controls, OPLs, 5S compliance, and reinforce best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations, or Manufacturing preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, with exposure to Lean or CI systems (GPS, GPS, TPM, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; able to develop training materials and performance dashboards.
• Hands-on experience leading or supporting lean manufacturing, pillar teams, or OEE-based initiatives.
• Bilingual in both English and French is a
• Strong communication and coaching skills across multiple levels of the organization.
• Comfortable spending time on the production floor and working all shifts as needed.
• High integrity, organizational discipline, and commitment to measurable results.

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