Description
BRP’s Global Manufacturing Operations are entering a defining moment. As our network expands and our operational demands evolve, we are building the next generation of our global Operational Excellence system to strengthen our ability to execute, learn and improve, at scale.
As Manager - Operational Excellence, Global Manufacturing Operations, reporting to the Director, Strategic Planning & Operational Excellence, you will play a central role in shaping this evolution. You’ll design and deploy the systems, routines, and standards that elevate our manufacturing maturity across Canada, Mexico, the United States, and Finland. In this role, you will work closely with senior leaders, expand your cross-site network, and influence how we operate - every single day.
If you’re looking to strengthen your ability to influence BRP and further develop your leadership skills, this role gives you a unique platform to grow. You will have the opportunity to build a team from the ground up, lead high-impact transformation initiatives, deepen your mastery of operational excellence, and position yourself as a key contributor in defining how a world-class manufacturing organization runs.
YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Align the Operational Excellence strategy across the network
Define unified Operational excellence framework, ensuring corporate, regional, and site teams converge toward a shared vision, language and transformational agenda.
Build a multi-year roadmap that connects principles to objectives, clarifies priorities and outlines the deployment plan across sites.
Establish the governance model - roles, responsibilities, decision mechanisms - to secure consistent execution and accountability across the network.
Build and deploy the Management System
Develop and evolve Management System architecture, standards, routines, and operating principles.
Integrate H&S, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and People into one cohesive operating system.
Develop and maintain OpEx tools, methodologies, and standard practices across manufacturing operations.
Standardize Continuous Improvement across all sites
Deploy a standardized toolbox based on best practices; including Lean & Six Sigma principles
Support sites in adopting CI standards and building durable improvement capabilities.
Support global CI training programs to accelerate maturity and foster continuous learning
Engage the network and accelerate the OpEx culture
Promote OpEx identity, communication, and success stories to reinforce cultural adoption.
Lead the OpEx Community of Practice to share learnings and scale effective practices.
Support leaders embedding improvement behaviors into daily management and performance reviews.
YOU WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
10-15 years’ experience in OpEx, CI, Lean, or manufacturing transformation roles.
Proven success leading transformation, systems deployment, and cross-site standardization.
Strong Lean & Six Sigma expertise; Black Belt certification considered an asset.
Excellent analytical skills to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
Strong communication and influencing skills with multi-level stakeholder alignment.
Effective collaborator with strong listening, empathy, and cross-functional teamwork.
Highly structured and organized, able to simplify, standardize, and scale processes.
Demonstrated change leadership with ability to drive momentum and adoption.
Fluency in English; Spanish or French proficiency is considered a strong asset.
Comfortable navigating diverse cultures and global manufacturing environments.
Continuous learner, staying current with OpEx methods and industry best practices.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
Generous paid time away
Pension plan
Collective saving opportunities
Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP
What about some feel good perks:
Flexible work schedule
A summer schedule that varies by department and location
Holiday season shutdown
Educational resources
Discount on BRP products
WELCOME TO BRP
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,500 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
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