Manufacturing Excellence Co-Op Student, Winter 2027***Etudiant Coop excellence manufacturière, Hiver 2027

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Operational Excellence Intern. This role is based in our Head Office in Oakville, Ontario, and reports to the Manufacturing Excellence Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

The Operational Excellence Intern is responsible for, in collaboration with the Manufacturing Excellence Manager in optimizing our processes and workflows. As an Operational Excellence Intern, you will play a key role in identifying areas for improvement, implementing solutions, and contributing to the overall efficiency of our operations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assist the Manufacturing Excellence Manager in conducting process analyses to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work on projects to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and enhance productivity across departments using lean management methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and best practices.
• Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of implemented changes and identify further optimization opportunities.
• Support the documentation process by updating standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest innovative solutions to operational challenges.
• Provide support for training initiatives related to new processes or system implementations.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations to communicate project progress and outcomes.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerBI, Power Automate, PowerPoint, Word).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience or coursework in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) is a plus.

Complexity & Judgement:

Regularly encounter differing problems with customers, transportation, location employees, sales and/or receiving, as well as a busy, high-stress workload. Requires judgment to analyze and identify alternative courses of action. Communication abilities must be at a high level.

Interactions with other departments:

Daily communication with the Manufacturing Excellence Manager is expected. Furthermore, on a as-need basis, the incumbent is expected to be communicating to other leaders, managers and directors related to the project scope. Other stakeholders may include third party consultants and customers.

Work Conditions:

Incumbent will be operating on a hybrid schedule of in-office (Oakville, Ontario) and home. There may be opportunities for the incumbent to travel for work related activity, including to the United States, preference will be given to those with no travel restrictions.

The incumbent understands, respects, and adheres to the workplace health and safety rules and regulations.

Salary range: Between 23.5 and 27$ per hours, depending on the candidate's years of study and experience.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at askhr@ipexna.com

About Us

At IPEX, our vision is to be the leading supplier of thermoplastic piping systems in North America. As a customer-focused organization, we believe in honesty, fairness, and integrity—the Golden Rule. As one of the world’s largest advanced plastic piping manufacturers, we combine the strength of a global group with the diversity and passion of our local teams. We bring together engaged people with the right experience, expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to develop effective, innovative and sustainable solutions that make life flow. A trusted name in building and infrastructure for more than 50 years. IPEX is dedicated to collaborating with leaders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – our employees. Come join our team today!