Operational Excellence - Specialist
- Regular/Permanent
- Canada / Saskatchewan
- In Office
- Apply Before 5/19/2025
Welcome to Orano
Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Job description
Orano Canada is a leading producer of uranium in Canada, working to power the future with clean energy!
The Operational Excellence Specialist will be a driving force behind our commitment to continuous improvement! In this role, you’ll lead the implementation of Operational Excellence (OE) tools and techniques, empowering teams to enhance performance through effective KPIs, 5S methodologies, and visual management. You will help identify key areas for improvement, develop actionable plans and foster a culture of excellence. You’ll work directly with colleagues at all levels of the organization and coach them in performance strategies. If you are ready to bring your experience and passion for continuous improvement to our dedicated team, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities include:
· Lead implementation of Operational Excellence tools and techniques, support their ongoing use, and quantify their results (e.g. 5S, problem solving, KPIs, Pareto, Manager-in-the-field, visual management)
· Effectively facilitate problem solving group sessions
· Identify or create key performance indicators which measure performance and drive improvement
· Identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to move forward
· Actively engaging with individuals to promote OE strategies, tactics and tools
· Participate in the identification of customer needs for various site groups
· Train, implement and coach use of performance tools according to problems encountered.
· Provide in-field OE support to other individuals and groups
· Continually improve business flexibility and adaptability based on customer needs
· Generating necessary reports and presentations
· Liaise with multiple levels of the organization
· Comply with Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures.
· Assisting the Operational Excellence (OE) Manager with developing and overseeing the Operational Excellence Program
· Participate in OE planning and decision making processes
Our Full-Time Benefits
- A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival
- A welcoming environment and great coworkers
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Training and Development opportunities throughout your career
- Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises
- All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities.
Ideal qualifications
Skills and Qualifications for the position include:
· Preference will be given to applicants who possess certifications/credentials in Lean or Six Sigma
· Professional experience of at least 5 to 10 years in Production, OE or consulting
· A combination of work experience and education will be considered; an Engineering degree is preferred
o For degree holders, must be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGS
· Familiarity with Operational Excellence tools (5S, MVP, L6S, etc.)
· Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, etc.)
· High sense of accountability and good communication skills
· Self-motivated and possess excellent organizational skills
· Experience working with various groups or departments
· Ability to productively engage with multi-disciplined groups
· Results oriented and willing to work in a dynamic site operational environment
This position is subject to pre-employment checks including education and criminal record verification.
Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.
Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.
Orano Canada Inc.
As a sustainable uranium producer, Orano Canada is committed to safety, environmental protection and contributing to the prosperity and well-being of neighbouring communities.
We have been exploring for uranium, developing mines and producing uranium concentrate for more than 55 years. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we are a leading producer of uranium in Canada. The Orano-operated McClean Lake mill is a unique facility and the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution.
We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities, and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our exciting career opportunities.
We have been exploring for uranium, developing mines and producing uranium concentrate for more than 55 years. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we are a leading producer of uranium in Canada. The Orano-operated McClean Lake mill is a unique facility and the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution.
We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities, and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our exciting career opportunities.
