!!CONFIDENTIAL!! Associate Director, Operational Excellence

Post Date

Apr 30, 2026

Location

North York,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

M9L 1
Canada
Jun 29, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

TOR-50c26d87-20a2-449c-80eb-039ef81b7824

Pay Rate

$132k - $165k (estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

We are seeking an outgoing, high-energy Associate Director of Operational Excellence to join our team during a time of transformation. We are looking for a transformative leader who can build, instill change, and foster a strong community of excellence.

This role is for a proactive change-agent who is comfortable engaging with all levels of the organization. You will partner with manufacturing teams to lead large-scale transformational projects, drive waste reduction, and quantify the direct financial impact of operational improvements.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science.
• 10+ years of focused, hands-on operational excellence experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (non-negotiable).
• Demonstrated ability to move projects forward and speak clearly to their specific financial impact.
• Outgoing personality with strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience in manufacturing; preference for Pharmaceutical, Automotive, CPG, Oil & Gas industries, Chemical, or API.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.