Proximity Methods Technician

The successful candidate will contribute to the success of the company by assuming the following responsibilities:  

• Identify, evaluate and propose opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement of production methods and procedures.
• Provide technical support to the production and quality team.
• Determine the various manufacturing steps, methods and processes.
• Contribute to the drafting of documents: processes, procedures, instructions and forms.
• Lead continuous improvement groups.
• Participate in the design of products and manufacturing tools.
• Maintain a regulatory, technological and organizational watch.
• Contribute to research, data collection, analysis, improvement, development and standardization of company processes and tools.
• Train and inform employees during the implementation of new processes and tools.
• Ensure follow-up training following implementation.
• Contribute to the development of effective control tools.
• Communicate procedural memos and reminders to employees.
• Maintain control tools following improvement projects.
• Anticipate and/or identify and report any problems encountered in any phase of a project to his/her manager.
• All other related tasks.

On a day-to-day basis, they will work closely with like-minded colleagues to achieve success:

• Xavier, Methods and Quality Assurance Manager, experienced and efficient.
• Paul, Quality Specialist, collaborative and discreet.
• And other motivated colleagues.

To successfully meet this challenge, we are looking for a person driven by the values of respect, teamwork, commitment and pride with the following qualifications:

• Mastery of the Office suite.
• Mastery of software related to methods, continuous improvement and project management (Visio, Autocad, MS Project…).
• Fluency in French.
• Fluency in spoken and written English (an asset).
• Thoroughness and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, synthesis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle several files at once.
• Ability to manage priorities.
• Demonstrated pedagogical skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive professional relations with various internal and external functions.
• Excellent knowledge of furniture manufacturing processes.
• Good knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and tools used in Lean Six Sigma projects (VSM, DOE, Kaizen, DMAIC, SIPOC or FIPEC, FMEA or AMDEC, etc.).
• Yellow Belt LSS certification, or other Lean certification (an asset).

• Modern, technological environment.
• Recognition of experience.
• Health, dental, vision and travel insurance, etc.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• A team-oriented culture where everyone is important.

Other advantages:

• Competitive salary, based on your experience.
• Flexible working hours and possibility of teleworking.
• Casual dress code.

Little extras that make a difference:

• A modern and friendly workplace.
• Gym, locker room and showers on site.
• A really warm atmosphere: BBQs, mechoui parties, gatherings with families, etc.

• A great deal of autonomy where your ideas, talent, and initiative will be highly regarded. 
• An open-door management approach that respects your personal needs and expectations.
• A family spirit where everyone is important, where everyone talks to everyone, and where we help each other, no matter what our role or status is.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment opportunities without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. 

We offer various training, guidance, development, and job shadowing or mentoring on a non-discriminatory basis to ensure equal opportunity in the workplace.