Continuous Improvement Engineer

Last application date

2026-08-04

Continuous Improvement Engineer, Nefab Canada

Nefab Group is on a growth journey, and we are dependent on high-performance people to succeed. We are now strengthening our team in Nefab Canada with a Continuous Improvement Engineer.

As Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be responsible for driving lean transformation and continuous improvement projects within the Peterborough production site. The role focuses on supporting and enabling site leadership and teams through lean leadership development, lean training, change management, and the facilitation of improvement initiatives like VSMs and Kaizen events.

Main Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

  • Facilitate the use of lean methodology (5S, Kaizen, TPM, SMED, etc.) for all levels of site personnel
  • Change Management: Guide teams through change management processes necessary to support cultural and operational lean transformation
  • Facilitate kaizen events, value stream mapping, and Gemba walks, identifying and acting on improvement opportunities to boost efficiency, quality, and customer value
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM): Lead VSM workshops to identify waste, prioritize improvement opportunities, and develop actionable implementation plans.
  • Continuous Improvement: Facilitate and support cross-functional teams in identifying, prioritizing, and executing improvement projects.
  • Perform lean assessments
  • Comply with local regulations
  • Adhere to ISO 9001 and 14001 Policies and Procedures

Process Excellence

  • Document and optimize procedures to support scalability and operational excellence.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with site leadership, production teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to foster engagement and alignment.
  • Standardization & Best Practices: Share lean tools, processes, and best practices across regional sites; ensure standardization and sustainability of improvements.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track, monitor, and report on lean initiatives and results to ensure visibility and accountability.
  • Investigate and implement digital tools within operations
  • Collaborate with Group Operations (Nefab AB in Sweden), Vice President of Operations for the Americas, and Consultants (both internal & external) on behalf of the local site

This position is located in Peterborough, and you will report to the Production Manager.

Do you want to be part of a global organization and contribute to our growth journey? Apply today! 

Your profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, industrial management, or related field
  • 2+ years’ experience implementing lean (preferably in manufacturing environments)
  • Knowledge of lean tools and methodologies
  • Proven change management abilities
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Positive, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
  • PMP certification would be considered an asset
  • Experience working within a manufacturing ERP system is considered an asset

Salary: $65,000-$70,000 annually.

Company values and Ways of Working 

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify. 

Application 

Impress us with your CV/resume and motivational letter, written in English, latest August 4, 2026. For further information or questions, please contact [email protected].

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications. 

We are part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.  

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 38 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Healthcare equipment, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,000 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem. 

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