Process Improvement Specialist EDE in Edmonton, Alberta

Powell People Solving Tough Problems

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) location, the Process Improvement Specialist will will be responsible for supporting production activities that includes teaching new associates’ productivity, quality, and execution of production processes. Implementing improvement initiatives assigned to production processes and other initiatives as assigned by the Manufacturing Supervisor. Current openings for day shift.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Time entry (and Utilization) for all shop employees

• Setup training courses with the coordination of HSE, Quality and HR

• Update and compose training documents or operating procedures for department specific processes as well as maintain training records

• Update and maintain time sheets and toolbox sign in sheets

• Scan and send documentation to the appropriate departments such as FLHAs, toolbox meetings and Crane Inspections

• Manage expense items (iProcurement/Requisitions) such as labels, stickers, lugs, gaskets, and other purchased parts

• Update and maintain employee tools and toolboxes records

• Support the shop employees with programs, processes, and maintenance

• Maintain calibration records for tools such as torque wrenches

• Monitor any applicable maintenance with outside suppliers

• Support and work in production areas when needed on the floor

• Administrative programming

• Support all other department specific production processes

• Data entry such as In-process inspections, discrepancy lists and HFDs (non-conformance)

Job Requirements – Core Competencies

You must be an organized self-starter with above average problem-solving ability. Also, you must be able to work alone and unsupervised while under pressure from Production customers. Most importantly, you must be able to work as part of a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined team while achieving your highest potential performance.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

• 2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficient with PC’s and MS Windows software (Word, Excel, Power Point).

• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

• Will be required to perform other duties as required, directed or assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED

Desired:

• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, and mechanical drawings.

• Knowledge of practical or documented understanding of department specific tools and equipment

• Lean Manufacturing Principles (Yellow Belt)

• Continuous Improvement Principles

Working Conditions

• Safety sensitive position in a temperature controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.

• Required to wear personnel protective equipment at all times (i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required.

• Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, “A” frame ladders and all size extension ladders) and scaffolding.

• Working at heights usually no higher than 30 feet in the air on or using proper lift equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.

• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner continuously.

• Continuous standing, walking 50-300 foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.

• Must be able to climb stairs frequently throughout the shift.

• Able to frequently look over shoulders, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.

• Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force continuously up to 50lbs.

• Ability to use hand tools such as tin snips, hammer, and power tools (some vibrating), for long periods of time with frequent repetition.

Who we are

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

Your Partner in Safety

Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

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In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organisation.

As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications!

Powered by Innovation – Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our “can do” attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it.

Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.