Job Description
Job Title
Manufacturing Process Improvement Specialist
About Our Client
The company combines the stability of an established market leader with the agility of a growing organisation, giving employees the opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing processes, technical innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives. With 5+ sites and over 2,000 customers across North America, they offers strong career growth, exposure to advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, and the chance to work on projects that support some of the world's most demanding applications.
Job Description
Analyze and improve existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Develop and implement process improvements to meet production goals and quality standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve production issues.
Monitor and evaluate process performance, making data-driven recommendations for optimization.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
Provide technical support and training to production teams on new processes and equipment.
Develop and maintain documentation related to processes, procedures, and best practices.
Contribute to innovation initiatives and lead process improvement projects.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Develop, implement, and maintain standardised manufacturing processes, introducing controlled improvements as needed.
Review production documentation and work instructions to ensure requirements are accurate, complete, and clearly communicated.
Evaluate customer requirements and determine manufacturing feasibility based on operational capabilities.
Provide technical support to customers, production teams, quality teams, and other internal stakeholders.
Review customer and industry specifications to ensure compliance with manufacturing capabilities and quality standards.
Investigate non-conforming products, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
Support production teams in meeting customer, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Assist in the development, review, and continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures and process documentation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
Investigate customer concerns and support root-cause analysis and resolution efforts.
Serve as a technical liaison between internal teams and external suppliers to support material and process requirements.
Monitor and maintain critical process controls and equipment standards.
Support capital improvement projects aimed at increasing operational capabilities and efficiency.
Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to optimize equipment utilization and manufacturing throughput.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $105,000 annually.
Quarterly bonuses 3-6%
Flexible PTO based on experience
401k match
Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Six Sigma, Lean, Process Improvement
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: South Barrington
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Ryan Prochko
Job Reference: JN-102026-7117081
Numbers & Facts
| Location | South Barrington, IL |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$125,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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