Spec, Business Performance Partner

Job title: Spec, Business Performance Partner

Company: Cardinal Health

Job description: Cardinal Health Canada, with over 1400 employees nationwide, is an essential link in the Canadian healthcare supply chain, providing over 70,000 products to healthcare facilities and medical professionals across the country.As a key member of our Operational Excellence team, reporting to the Director of Operational Excellence, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming how we operate across the Central Region (Mississauga and Vaughan). This role is ideal for a results-driven leader who thrives on solving complex problems, empowering teams, and delivering sustainable improvements. We’re looking for a dynamic, data-driven leader who thrives on solving complex problems, inspiring teams, and delivering measurable results. You’ll be a key player in shaping how we operate and grow.For more information on what it is like to work for us, please watch this video:The Process Improvement Consultant will report to the Director, Operational Excellence. The Operational Excellence professional is responsible for identifying and executing against performance improvement opportunities, enabling successful transformations across the enterprise, and using contemporary process improvement techniques while building people capabilities. They effectively and passionately lead Lean Six Sigma projects aimed at enhancing efficiency, eliminating waste, reducing defects, and improving overall quality.Your Contributions to the Organization will be:Facilitate quarterly project pipeline review and align projects to business objectives and key performance indicatorsFacilitate weekly Hoshin process for site/region and ensure project objectives are metMeasure and analyze processes to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and standardizationLead/Coach site/regional projects to solve operational challenges using DMAIC methodologyGather data and information that help business leaders make decisions and prioritize projectsPrepare reports and presentations on project results, risks, and benefitsCoach project leaders throughout project life cycle.Monitor project primary metrics post-Control phase up to 12 months to ensure results are sustainedOptimize processes to reduce waste, variation, and defects.Attend tiered accountability meetings and assist team leaders and supervisors to track, communicate, and drive performance through real-time problem solvingSupport training of associates, team leads, and supervisors in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, following 70-20-10 development frameworkFacilitate, support, and assist in Kaizen events, A3 projects, and root cause problem solvingProvide guidance and support to Kaizen Leaders, White Belts and Yellow BeltsSupport leaders in implementing Tiered Accountability and ensure adoption to the standardSupport organizational performance management through the building and maintaining of dashboards and reports that provide insights to leaders (e.g., PowerBI dashboard)This Job might be for you if:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, science, or a related field (Industrial Engineering preferred)1-2 years experience in related fieldPMP certification is an assetDetail-oriented with a strong sense of urgency, excellent time management, and the ability to thrive in both team-based and independent work environmentsCertified Yellow or Green Belt (an asset)Lead, coach and facilitate low to medium-scale improvement projects within site/regionInfluence, negotiate and communicate with a range of stakeholdersDrive project governance and timeline adherenceApply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to solve operational problemsManage projects of varying complexityUnderstand process automation tools, WMS, ERP systems, and BI toolsExperience building performance management dashboardsExperience in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and/or DistributionAnticipated Salary Range: $51,900 – $69,200Bonus eligible: YesThis role is eligible for a performance-based annual bonus. Bonus awards are not guaranteed and are determined based on individual performance, company performance, and other business factors, in accordance with the company’s bonus plan.Position currently vacant: YesThe salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual and company performance, experience, skills, and other business factorsCardinal Health is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities.Cardinal Health is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Human Resources team is responsible for working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.Cardinal Health Canada is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® in Canada. As an essential partner in Canadian healthcare, we strive every day to build a culture of inclusion and collaboration, where team members can be their authentic selves, grow in their careers, and be proud to serve our customer partners.#LI-HybridCandidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.To read and review this privacy notice click

Expected salary: CA$51900 – 69200 per year

Location: Canada

Job date: Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:09:09 GMT

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