Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Continuous Improvement CoordinatorIf you are passionate about learning more about continuous improvement efforts, you will be able to contribute to this team!Successful manufacturer is adding business and investing in their facility! They are adding the position of Continuous Improvement Coordinator to work Monday-Friday day shift and facilitate and administer Lean Manufacturing initiatives for the site. The engineering and operations teams in the plant will identify and lead CI directives, while this person will support their efforts and document their progress and savings. The Continuous Improvement Coordinator will report to and be trained by a CI Manager. The Lean Manufacturing Coordinator is responsible for the following duties:Facilitate and organize continuous improvement (CI) efforts for operations and engineering at the plantGenerate and update work instructions, including meeting with operations leaders and general labor to discuss manufacturing processesAssist with implementation of Lean and CI tools at the plantFacilitate, organize and perform training for new and existing employeesDocument savings and metrics of ongoing and completed CI activities for internal and corporate communicationGather metrics and data for analysis and organization, including developing Pareto charts based on the findingsAssist with and/or lead Kaizen events and Poka-yoke initiativesSupport other Lean initiatives, including 5S, RCA, Kaizen, Gemba walks, layered audits, boardwalks, etc.Other duties as directed by managementThis position requires candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 40% of their day. Candidates should be willing to complete administrative tasks, lead and initiate training efforts, be energetic, have the ability to communicate at all levels, be able to take ownership of projects and be comfortable on the manufacturing floor. Strong analysis skills are required! Although rare, candidates should be willing to take off-shift calls as needed to answer any questions. Medical benefits are available day one of employment. Other benefits include paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement, EXCELLENT 401K with a 100% match up to 5%, profit sharing and bonus potential!Requirements for the Continuous Improvement Coordinator:A Bachelor's degree in management, operations, business, supply chain or a related fieldThe desire to learn about Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S, RCA, Kaizen, Gemba walks, layered audits, boardwalks, etc.Excellent leadership and facilitation skillsThe desire to facilitate trainingMicrosoft Office, including Word, TEAMS, Excel and OutlookSkills that are preferred, BUT NOT required:Lean or Six Sigma certificationsERP experienceExperience working in consumer products manufacturing or process oriented manufacturingPowerBITWI familiaritySupervision experienceWhy work for this organization:Company supplies a diverse product line to multiple industriesEXCELLENT benefits, including 401K, profit sharing and bonus potentialNo layoffs in the last 20 yearsFast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvements and Lean initiativesOpportunity for advancement and growth in the manufacturing sectorThis position is due to growth and the company's commitment to CI and Lean