Continuous Improvement Manager

Building the people that build the world. CUES is part of the SPX Detection and Measurement platform. It is the world’s leading developer of water, wastewater, and storm water inspection equipment. With CCTV cameras, pre-built vehicles, and software for pipeline inspection and rehabilitation, we improve the safety and reliability of our water infrastructure systems. With separate platforms in Detection and Measurement markets as well as HVAC markets, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. Position Summary SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who each make an impact. As the Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager , you will lead and champion the continuous improvement initiatives at the Mississauga, Ontario facility, driving sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer value. This role is responsible for leading the deployment of Lean methodologies, identifying opportunities to eliminate waste, improving manufacturing processes, optimizing system design, control costs, reducing inventory, and increasing operational productivity. The CI Manager will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to establish priorities, develop improvement strategies, and ensure that improvements are effectively implemented and sustained. The CI Manager will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Product Engineering, Customer Support and Supply Chain to identify opportunities, resolve process and technical issues, and implement solutions that improve operational performance and customer experience. The role will also support the development of a culture of employee engagement, problem-solving, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset across the organization. While each day brings new opportunities to SPX, your core responsibilities will be: Principal Duties and Responsibilities 1. Process Optimization and Operations Strong emphasis on process performance, flow, methods and standards, technology and sustainable solutions. Lead and deploy the Continuous Improvement system across the facility, establishing priorities, standards, and methodologies that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer value. Identify, prioritize, and lead high-impact improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, improve process capability, cycle time and financial results. Validate operation cycle times and reconcile with costing model. Partner with functional leaders to integrate continuous improvement into daily management, monitor execution, remove barriers, and ensure actions are completed with sustainable results. Lead Kaizen initiatives including pre-work, event execution, implementation, measurement of results, and follow-up to ensure improvements are effectively implemented and maintained. Lead and facilitate Value Stream Mapping and other process-analysis tools to evaluate end-to-end processes, identify waste, constraints, bottlenecks, and opportunities, and establish improvement priorities. Build organizational capability in Lean and continuous improvement by coaching leaders, supervisors, and employees, developing problem-solving skills, and deploying standardized Lean principles throughout the facility. Lead and support the design and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, systems, and work cells, including automation, material flow, assembly cells, and facility layouts, with consideration for safety, ergonomics, quality, efficiency, and scalability. Establish and monitor performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of improvement initiatives, including productivity, cost,…

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