Job Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Continuous Improvement Program Manager to lead a team of Supply Chain Projects and Development and drive best‑in‑class strategies across ROCKWOOL’s North American manufacturing network.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Join us and make a difference!

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000 CAD Your base salary is determined based on location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Your future team:

You will become part of the Supply Chain Development Team and will be reporting to the Supply Chain Development Director, North America. You will lead a team of two; one Project Manager and one CI Coach.

What you will be doing:

You are the system owner for Continuous Improvement in Supply Chain, turning improvement from ad-hoc projects into a disciplined, repeatable engine for performance You will own the CI portfolio and governance, ensuring the organization focuses on the right problems, executes with rigor, and delivers measurable, sustained results You will protect capacity, sharpen decision-making, and enable leaders and teams to succeed through clear guardrails, role clarity, and strong follow-through.

• Own and steer the end-to-end CI portfolio, aligning initiatives to strategy, capacity, and business impact.
• Run a robust intake and stage-gate governance process—ensuring only well-defined, value-backed initiatives move forward.
• Maintain portfolio health by balancing demand vs. capacity and making tough calls to stop, defer, or reset work.
• Raise decision quality by challenging weak problem definitions, unclear ownership, and unproven value.
• Strengthen the CI operating model by enforcing role clarity and clean handoffs across CI Coaches, Project Managers, and sponsors.
• Drive transparency and value realization with Finance and Performance & Insights through credible baselines, KPI tracking, and benefits validation.
• Ensure improvements “stick” by embedding them into Supply Chain Management Systems routines, standard work, and clear process ownership.
• Lead and develop the Improvement Delivery team, building capability, discipline, and a culture of constructive challenge.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 8–10+ years in Supply Chain / Operations / CI / OpEx with proven system-, program-, or portfolio-level impact.
• Strong portfolio governance experience (prioritization, stage gates, capacity management, benefits realization).
• People leadership experience with a track record of coaching and developing professionals.
• Deep Lean and structured problem-solving capability (A3, PDCA, DMAIC) with a focus on thinking quality, not tool compliance.
• Strong business acumen and comfort translating trade-offs into service, cost, risk, and strategic impact
• Data-driven and financially literate—able to work with baselines, KPIs, and benefits validation.
• A calm, credible, and influential leader who brings clarity in ambiguity and drives alignment without relying on authority.

What we offer:

At ROCKWOOL, our culture is one of teamwork, respect, and support. We offer a competitive salary, rewarding career and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Pension Matching Program
• Life and Disability Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Top up plans for maternity and paternity leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who we are:

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Work Environment & Conditions:

• Our offices are thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and opportunities for social engagement, allowing employees to find balance and bring their best selves to work.
• ROCKWOOL believes in giving back to the communities where we operate. Our offices worldwide engage in philanthropic initiatives, community involvement, and sustainability efforts that contribute to improving society and the environment. We encourage our employees to get involved and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “ The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.