Imagine joining a company where leadership values data-driven decision-making and gives you the autonomy to turn ideas into action. At The Hercules Group of Companies, you'll lead improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce waste, improve customer satisfaction, and help shape how our national organization operates. You'll partner with leaders across multiple business units, influence strategic decisions through data, and see your ideas become lasting improvements.
We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer who enjoys solving complex operational challenges and turning ideas into measurable business results.
What You'll Do
- Lead continuous improvement projects from initiation to implementation, including defining objectives, scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
- Analyze existing business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement sustainable process improvements that increase operational effectiveness and reduce waste.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to drive measurable business results.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data and performance metrics to support decision-making and measure project outcomes.
- Utilize statistical and analytical tools to evaluate process performance and identify trends.
- Conduct process mapping, workflow analysis, time studies, and root cause investigations.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops and improvement events to engage stakeholders and generate solutions.
- Support change management activities by developing training materials, communication plans, and performance measurements.
- Prepare and present project updates, findings, recommendations, and results to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Develop business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and financial models to support improvement initiatives.
- Monitor implemented solutions to ensure sustainability and continuous performance improvement.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
Experience
- 5–10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Operational Excellence, or a similar role.
- Proven success leading process optimization and business improvement initiatives.
- Experience conducting workflow analysis, process mapping, time studies, and performance measurement.
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, logistics, or service operations is an asset.
You are someone who
- Thinks analytically and makes decisions using data.
- Enjoys solving problems and challenging the status quo.
- Can influence leaders and engage stakeholders at every level.
- Communicates clearly and confidently.
- Successfully manages multiple projects simultaneously.
- Works equally well independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Experience with Operational Excellence programs and Change Management.
- Familiarity with ERP, WMS, or Business Intelligence platforms.
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- RRSP matching program
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Supportive, safety‑focused work environment
- Employee on-site parking
The Hercules Group of Companies is a national leader in industrial lifting, rigging, material handling, and safety solutions. Across Canada, we help customers operate safely and efficiently through high-quality products, certified inspections, specialized training, engineering expertise, and field services. We're committed to innovation, operational excellence, and investing in our people. We promote from within, encourage continuous learning, and empower employees to make a real impact on the future of our business.
If you're passionate about improving processes, leading change, and creating measurable business results, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check; drivers abstract and reference checks as a condition of employment.
