Join the CLS Catering Services Team! CLS Catering Services Ltd. is a joint venture of LSG Sky Chefs and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., a leader in airline catering and a provider of integrated services solutions. These include catering, buy-on-board, in-flight equipment logistics, consulting and lounge services. The company’s extensive know-how in culinary excellence and logistics has led to its’ successful entry in adjacent markets, such as train services and retail. LSG Sky Chefs produced 244 million meals at 140 locations in 40 countries. CLS operates from Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto airports and has been an industry leader in Canada for over 20 years.
Position Overview:
The Project Analyst fills a key position as an administrator, trainer and facilitator within the CLS Catering Services team. Primary responsibility includes the deployment of Lean methodologies into the organization, with the implementation of LSG Production System (LPS) standards to foster and cultivate a continuous improvement culture. The job incumbent ensures control, maintenance, and continuous improvement of operational standards according to corporate policies and customer requirements. The individual will be responsible for supporting the achievement of the company’s budgets as directed by the General Manager.
Job Description:
- Strategize and collaborate with the CLS team to drive continuous improvement.
- Support the implementation of the LSG Production System (LPS) in line with corporate and regional policies across all departments.
- Partner with the leadership team to drive the Value Stream Transformation within the business unit by implementing LSG Production System (LPS) standards, tools, and processes.
- Coordinate with the leadership team to set business improvement targets for SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) through Policy Deployment.
- Deliver training on A3 Thinking, facilitate VSM Workshops to Identify Waste, conduct Kaizen Events to Eliminate Waste, and implement Daily Lean Management (OQMS) cadence to build and metrics-driven organization and sustain KPI improvements (SQCDP).
- Analyze data to identify cost reduction potential; Accountable for settling and delivering budget results related to productivity/process improvements.
- Teach, promote, and practice Lean Tools and Lean Behaviors to build a Lean Culture.
- Facilitate communication to transfer knowledge and best practices to accelerate Lean Transformation using LPS Standards.
- Continually challenge conventional Thinking, drive accountability for results, and sustain the application of LPS standards.
- Proactively monitor project progress, provide regular status updates, and flag potential challenges or risks to ensure smooth execution.
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of project management experience; prior experience in the F&B or manufacturing industries is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of Lean concepts, tools, and techniques.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Process oriented with good organizational abilities.
- Capable of working independently and managing tasks under tight deadlines.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Please note that all employment is contingent upon the selected candidate’s successful clearance of all compliance requirements such as a clear medical and criminal record.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $21.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
