Location:	London, ON
Date Posted:	Feb 10, 2026

Job Description

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Jones Healthcare Group – Where Innovation Meets Purpose!
Why this Role Matters
This role strengthens how work gets done—safely, efficiently, and with purpose.
It turns data, ideas, and frontline insight into meaningful improvements that last.
It upholds a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous progress.
As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you’ll lead the Lean roadmap for our Cartons & Labels business unit. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with Operations and cross-functional partners to improve processes, eliminate waste, strengthen quality and cGMP compliance, and help teams deliver their best work—every day.
What You’ll Be Accountable For:
Operational Excellence:

Partner with Operations to troubleshoot production issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
Analyze production data and trends to improve safety, uptime, throughput, setup, scrap, and labour efficiency.

Lean Transformation:

Lead and support the facility’s Lean manufacturing roadmap and CI strategy.
Facilitate 5S, Kaizen, SMED, TPM, and VSM events to reduce waste and improve flow.
Champion the CI action items from our daily Gemba walks and drive delivery of measurable, hard-dollar savings.
Identify and execute long-term improvement projects aligned to operational KPIs.

Process & Equipment Improvement:

Analyze workflows and implement best practices that improve process stability and compliance.
Support the development of equipment procedures for safety, LOTO, TPM, operations, and setup.
Drive improvements to tooling, equipment, layouts, space utilization, and production rates and waste reduction.

Data & Reporting:

Monitor, track, and report CI project performance against plan and defined KPIs.
Prepare trend analysis and insights to assess effectiveness and inform next-step improvements.
Provide regular progress updates to the Leadership team.

Coaching & Leadership:

Lead cross-functional teams through root cause analysis, CI projects, and improvement events.
Develop, standardize, and deliver CI training through classroom and on-the-floor coaching.
Act as a champion for Lean thinking and continuous improvement adoption.

What you’ll bring

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field
5+ years of experience leading Continuous Improvement on the production floor.
Experience in cGMP, pharmaceutical, packaging, automotive, or agri-food industries
Strong working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Hands-on experience leading Kaizen, 5S, SMED, ~~DMAIC~~, VSM, TPM, and root cause analysis events on a weekly basis.
Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into action
Strong facilitation, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead projects to completion
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Black Belt certification considered an asset

Why Join Jones Healthcare Group
At Jones, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of healthcare packaging with purpose and care. We take pride in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.
You’ll find opportunities to grow your career, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a company that’s been trusted by brands and healthcare providers for over a century.
Learn more about us here: www.joneshealthcaregroup.com
Total Rewards
We’re offering a competitive compensation in the range of $67,000 – $90,000 per year. Pay will be determined based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Some additional benefits we have offer are:

A values-led culture: From the Inside Out: Ingenuity, Nimble, Supportive, Inclusive, Driven, Empathetic
RRSP program – match up to 5% of your earnings
Comprehensive benefits program
Healthcare spending account
Vacation and floater days
Special local discounts
Employee and family assistance program
Referral bonuses
Education reimbursement program
Colleague appreciation events
and more!

This posting is for an existing opportunity within our Cartons & Labels team.
Apply today and make a real difference with our team!
Jones Healthcare Group may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. If you have questions about this process, please contact our HR department.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All candidates interviewed for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their last interview.
By applying for this role, you consent to your personal data being shared with our clients and partners involved in the recruitment process.
As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Jones Healthcare Group will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Jones Human Resources department at 1.800.265.9093 about your needs, and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
For all feedback on equity and accommodation needs, please also contact the Human Resources department.

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