Process Innovation Lead

What you’ll do 

At Canadian Tire, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences. As part of our Owned Brand Product Development team, the Packaging department plays a critical role in ensuring our Owned Brand products stand out on the shelves. We are responsible for the development of Packaging files across over 30 Owned Brands, across more than 100 product categories at Canadian Tire Retail. We're looking for innovative, forward-thinking individuals to join us in modernizing our packaging processes to better serve our customers and improve our operational efficiency.

The Process Innovation Lead is a strategic and technical leader responsible for driving modernization and automation across our process operations. The first project this lead will be accountable for combines advanced packaging process expertise, workflow optimization, and technology integration to deliver innovative, efficient, and compliant packaging process solutions. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor team members, and champion the adoption of automation, AI-driven workflows, and data analytics to transform packaging processes for scalability and sustainability.

• Lead high-impact packaging process improvement projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with brand standards and regulatory requirements.

• Act as a subject matter expert in packaging technology, sustainability, and process automation.

• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

• Implement automation tools and digital workflows to streamline artwork routing, compliance checks, and asset management.

• Drive data-driven decision-making to reduce cycle times, improve quality, and enhance operational efficiency.

• Partner with IT and operations teams to integrate AI-driven solutions into packaging workflows.

• Create and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new packaging processes, ensuring they are comprehensive and clear. Lead training sessions for all relevant stakeholders, both within the packaging team and across other departments, to ensure seamless adoption and understanding of new procedures.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for optimization and implementing solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Oversee the entire packaging development and approval process from kick-off to pre-press and printing, ensuring all deliverables meet prescribed timelines. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and third parties to track progress and follow up on outstanding tasks.

• Edit and re-write supplied packaging copy, providing art direction to ensure designs are compelling, brand-consistent, relevant, and regulatory compliant. Ensure all content aligns with marketing objectives, brand guidelines, and legal requirements.

• Maintain thorough knowledge of Canadian packaging and product regulations, ensuring all packaging adheres to these standards. Conduct research on competitive products to ensure our packaging is effective and "best in class."

What you bring 

• Degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Graphic Design, or related field.

• 7+ years in packaging development, process optimization, or technical operations.

• Proven leadership experience managing complex projects and driving automation initiatives.:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, workflow software (Esko, Workfront), and automation tools.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.:

• Proven leadership experience managing complex projects and mentoring teams.

• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.

• Knowledge of sustainability practices and compliance automation.

• Experience with AI-driven packaging workflows and digital transformation.

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

• Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs

• Other perks to support your well-being

• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Our typical hiring range is between $64,000 and $106,000 Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.

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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging 

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations  

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.