ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. Power Grid & Connect (G&C) – North America delivers energy infrastructure solutions that help shape the grid of tomorrow, ensuring security, efficiency and sustainability across the continent. Nexans recognises the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organisation where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment – Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome! #PowerToInnovate #PowerToImpact #PowerToCareThis position drives industrial performance improvements through the implementation of the principles and methods of Operational Excellence in a sustainable manner. Manages the establishment of standards and the fostering of a culture of continuous improvement at Fergus to develop projects that increase productivity and reduce costs. AREAS OF RESPONSIBLITY <ul type="disc"> <li>Define and develops deployment of continuous improvement roadmap for each unit in coordination with the plant manager.</li> <li>Implements, monitors/oversees, reports, and reviews information and progress of improvement projects, and procedures throughout the manufacturing operation to achieve and support the plant objectives and established KPIs.</li> <li>Actively work with all members of the manufacturing management team to develop sound problem identification and resolution skills and an atmosphere of continuous improvement.</li> <li>Trains and coaches the plant staff on sustainable implementation of new processes.</li> <li>Coordinates with NEW corporate and regional organization.</li> <li>Manages information and communication on NEW within the sites.</li> <li>Organizes standard management reviews of implementation progress.</li> <li>Leads NEW benchmark between units. Identifies, publishes and shares New local best practice</li> <li>Manage the generation of continuous improvement (CI) projects with the Fergus team (administrative and operational).</li> <li>Contribute to the compliance of the Industrial Balance Score Card (BSC).</li> <li>Promote the use of CM methodologies (New)</li> <li>Standard Management Routines (SMR), Value Stream Map (VSM), SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die), Problem Solving, TMC, RTC, World Class Manufacturing, etc.</li> <li>Participate in the construction of the savings plan and manage its compliance (SMP: Saving Master Plan).</li> <li>Promote the development and use of standards in the production lines.</li> <li>Develop an incentive program in Fergus to increase the participation of operational personnel.</li> <li>Analyze and develop monthly report of the Industry area results and establish improvement plans through the CM (New) methodology.</li> </ul> EXPECTED RESULTS <ul type="disc"> <li>Generate a culture of financial awareness at Fergus to develop projects that impact the P&L through the application of improvement methodologies (NEW).</li> <li>Improve the evaluation of the WCM for the Fergus factory.</li> <li>Achieve and maintain the goals of the industry productivity indicators at the Fergus factory.</li> <li>Consolidate information and results from the Fergus factory to promote benchmarking.</li> <li>Ensure that staff maintain a customer focus approach and follow up on continuous improvements.</li> <li>Analyze the results of quality management system audits and propose improvement actions.</li> </ul> REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS <ul type="disc"> <li>EDUCATION: </li> <li>University degree in Engineering. Specialization and/or Master's degree in project management preferred.</li> <li> </li> <li style="font-style:italic">KNOWLEDGE:</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Knowledge in continuous improvement tools</li> <li>Knowledge in manufacturing processes</li> <li>Basic knowledge of SAP system</li> <li>Knowledge and budget management of the area</li> <li>Knowledge and management of methodologies, tools and techniques for process improvement.</li> <li>Strategic planning and management indicators</li> <li>Management and control of projects that generate added value to the company.</li> <li>Manage the correct development, training and coaching of personnel.</li> <li>Internal practices and procedures.</li> <li>Quality management system.</li> <li>Knowledge and application of the Code of Ethics</li> <li>Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System. </li> <li> </li> <li>EXPERIENCE: </li> <li>Minimum 5 years of experience in Production, Quality, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement. </li> <li> </li> <li style="font-style:italic">GENERAL COMPETENCIES:</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Effective communication</li> <li>Service attitude</li> <li>Adaptability</li> <li>Sense of urgency</li> <li>Teamwork</li> <li>Self-discipline</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-style:italic">POSITION COMPETENCIES:</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Impact and Influence</li> </ul> Type of Position: Existing Use of AI: None Salary: $120,000 CAD per annum to $128,000 CAD per annumOUR GROWTH CULTURE Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal. At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence. REFERRAL REQUEST In case this is not the job for you, but perhaps you will have a friend who would be a perfect fit – send them the job, thank you in advance!

Industrial Performance & Continuous Improvement Leader (Fergus, ON, CA, ON N1M) @ NEXANS FRANCE

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