Continuous Improvement Specialist at Savaria Corporation – Surrey, British Columbia
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About This Position
Garaventa Lift has a long-standing reputation as a world-class manufacturer specializing in LU/LA elevators, home elevators, and platform wheelchair lifts. Our passion is in creating an accessible world by developing and distributing products which promote barrier free access for all! Check out what we do at www.garaventalift.com! The roots of the company date back to 1928, when Garaventa pioneers built their first cable car in the Swiss alps and founded the company. Today, Garaventa Lift has grown into a global market leader thanks to innovative design, product functionality, and overall quality and safety. Our lifts are installed and maintained in over 100,000 private homes and public facilities such as office buildings, churches and places of worship, universities and train stations.
Position Summary
This position is key to promoting the continuous improvement of Garaventa Lift. Knowledge on Garaventa Lift products, Lean manufacturing promotion and related continuous improvement tools are important in ensuring to get positive results in all aspects of continuous improvements activities in Garaventa Lift. This full-time role is key to leading our operation and manufacturing departments by ensuring quality, safety and productivity from the start to end of the production processes.
The CI Specialist will be a strong team player, highly detail-focused, and skilled in planning, organizing, coordinating and promotion of all CI-related activities, inclusive of quality, health & safety as well as productivity promotion in Garaventa Lift. He/she must have excellent communication skills to influence the entire organization towards building a world-class organization.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization that is committed to quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Work Location: Surrey BC
This is a 100% on-site position
Key Responsibilities
- Lead continuous improvement and maintenance of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS)
- Manage Pivot88 implementations and related CI initiatives
- Conduct all incoming inspections of Garaventa Lift parts
- Monitor all RMA and Quality Feedback processes for completeness, accuracy, and issue trends
- Oversee all calibration activities across Garaventa Lift
- Organize and conduct internal audits — QMS, FDA, Health & Safety, and Environmental Systems
- Lead active analysis of field failures through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Risk-Based Thinking, including testing of mechanical and hydraulic failures
- Review all Non-Conforming (NCR) products and parts and manage the NCR process accordingly
- Maintain and improve the OSSE/COR (Certificate of Recognition) Certification
- Manage and coordinate the Garaventa Improvement Program (GIP)
- Support all other related CI activities as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- Post-secondary education in engineering, manufacturing, quality management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Proven experience in Root Cause Analysis and Lean program promotion
- Exposure to ISO 9001 QMS standards, FDA requirements, Health & Safety, and Environmental system auditing
- Familiarity with all facets of the manufacturing process
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with Smartsheets and Pivot88 is an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Detail-oriented with a passion for precision and accuracy
- Proactive and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership
- Comfortable working collaboratively in a team or independently
Why Work with Us?
- Be part of a global, publicly traded company with a meaningful mission
- Competitive compensation
- Competitive salary with medical and dental benefits.
- Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
- Work with a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation and integrity
- Make a difference by helping people access a better quality of life
Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility
Savaria is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all individuals. We value diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable accessibility laws.
AI & Technology Notice (Recruitment Process):
Savaria may use technology tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including video/audio interview recording and secure internal systems to manage applications. Candidate information may be processed through our HR systems (including ADP Workforce Now) to support scheduling, communication, and recruitment workflow.
Interview recordings, where used, are collected for evaluation purposes only and are handled in a secure and confidential manner, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Please note that we receive a high volume of applications. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Savaria.
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If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to something that matters, we encourage you to apply today.
Hiring steps
1. Pre-screening with HR
2. Virtual Interview with hiring manager/ Interview panels
4. In-person Interview and facility tour
5. Background check and offer
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Surrey, British Columbia, V3S 0L5, Canada region.