- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
The Continuous Improvement Specialist applies Lean Manufacturing to improve production processes, efficiency and waste reduction at Canada Goose’s Montreal manufacturing facility. This is an 18-month contract in a manufacturing environment, with prolonged periods of standing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support production operations by applying continuous improvement techniques to increase manufacturing efficiency.
- Recommend methods to improve worker efficiency and reduce the waste of materials and utilities.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools and methodologies across the manufacturing facility and processes.
- Standardize processes and implement Lean metrics and best practices.
- Contribute to the 5S initiative to sustain and embed improvements across the business.
- Mentor production staff and promote knowledge transfer between teams.
- Develop a Lean training curriculum and establish a structure to strengthen Lean knowledge across the business.
- Host Kaizen improvement events.
- Ensure factory layouts at both macro and micro levels support efficient manufacturing processes.
- Identify and implement new technologies, including capital expenditure justification, planning and implementation.
- Provide world-class manufacturing techniques to support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering.
- Two to three years of experience as a Continuous Improvement Specialist in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Lean Green Belt designation highly desirable.
- Apparel manufacturing experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Fluent in English.
- Consistently demonstrate Canada Goose’s values: innovation, respect, passion, accountability and entrepreneurship, along with personal commitment.
Skills
Experience
Two to three years as a Continuous Improvement Specialist in a manufacturing environment preferred; apparel manufacturing experience preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering.
Workplace
This position is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Benefits
Competitive total rewards program; career development opportunities through internal and external programs; Goose Rewards and ICON Rewards recognition programs; matching donations and paid volunteer time through CG Gives; tools and resources supporting physical and mental health, change and colleague connections.
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