Project Coordinator, Operational Excellence - Bradford Onsite

Employment Type - Full Time Permanent

Division - Operational Excellence

Hours - 40 hours per week

A LITTLE ABOUT US

We are a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. We have a diverse team who bring their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers.  We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family – from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71 and Whistler.

Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think BIG, act BOLD and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community

Job Summary:
The Operational Excellence Coordinator plays a key role in supporting and implementing initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. This position involves coordinating various activities related to process improvement, data analysis, and project management to contribute to overall operational excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1.    Process Improvement: Collaborate with teams to identify areas for operational improvement and assist in developing and implementing streamlined processes.
2.    Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in operational performance.
3.    Project Coordination: Coordinate and support the implementation of operational excellence projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and objectives.
4.    Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of processes, workflows, and improvement initiatives.
5.    Training Support: Assist in the development and delivery of training programs related to operational excellence and process improvement.
6.    Continuous Monitoring: Create, monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure ongoing operational effectiveness.
7.    Stakeholder Communication: Communicate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather information, share updates, and ensure collaboration on improvement initiatives.
8.    Quality Assurance: Contribute to quality assurance efforts by ensuring adherence to operational standards and best practices.

Accountabilities:
1.    Operational Efficiency: Accountable for supporting initiatives that contribute to operational efficiency and excellence.
2.    Project Implementation: Accountable for coordinating the successful implementation of operational excellence projects.

Knowledge and Skills:
1.    Process Improvement Methodologies: Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement frameworks.
2.    Data Analysis: Intermediate data analysis skills to interpret and present findings from operational data.
3.    Project Management: Basic understanding of project management principles and the ability to coordinate project activities.
4.    Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with teams and stakeholders.
5.    Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in process documentation and data analysis.

Education and Experience:
1.    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
2.    3-5 years of experience in a role involving process improvement, project coordination, or operational support.
3.    Familiarity with operational excellence tools and methodologies is an advantage.
4.    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
5.    Knowledge with analytical software, ex: Minitab.
6.    Experience working in cross-functional teams is desirable.
7.    LSS Green Belt is an asset. 
 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT AURORA

Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Aurora, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to flexible work environments to team activities, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success and here’s how we do it...

Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! With flexible working hours to compressed work weeks to paid sick and vacation time, you will be empowered to achieve work-life balance.

Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive hourly wage (with shift premiums), stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account for you to use for gym memberships, ski-trips or staycations.

benefits: we will foster your health and wellness (and your dependents) with our employee benefits package including, employer-paid health and dentalcare premiums, life insurance and LTD policies and a medical cannabis coverage program, designed exclusively for our A-Team, that will provide you with $1,500 of coverage each year (because we truly believe cannabis is the best medicine). 

Life-Long Learning: we’re lifelong learners here at Aurora and will invest in your professional development throughout all aspects of your career! You will have access to a tuition assistance program, virtual learning activities and annual performance reviews, to ensure you are provided with the toolkit and support you need to succeed.

Perks: we love to celebrate our people by providing corporate perks including employee discounts, perkopolis memberships, company SWAG, paid volunteer time, modern technology and free snacks and beverages at all our office locations.

Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with medical cannabis.

NEXT STEPS

Think you have what it takes to join our team? So do we!

Apply today by submitting your resume along with salary expectations through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by a human recruiter (not a robot) shortly after you apply, and our team will contact you via email if we see a fit.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways! We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity!

Not the role for you? That’s okay! Visit our careers page to find the perfect opportunity for you or share this posting with a friend or colleague that you think would be a great fit (hot tip: if you are already an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by referring this posting to a friend! If they are successful, you will receive a bonus!)

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.

If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know! We are here to help.

If applicable, Aurora Human Resources will contact you via your email address provided. We do not contact candidates over Facebook or other Social Media apps. You will never be requested to provide confidential information such as banking information or your Social Insurance Number in the interview process.