Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Tasks and Responsibilities Identifies and facilitates improvement projects, training/ workshops to drive cultural changeProvides training on foundational continual improvement concepts and toolsProvides training/coaching & mentoring for project leaders in both basic and advanced continual improvement concepts and toolsProvides training/coaching & mentoring for department champions to enable them with the knowledge and skills needed for them to facilitate changes, transfer knowledge and increase the C.I. culture in their functional areasLeads and facilitates improvement projects as neededCreates/maintains a system to capture & communicate return and results for process improvementsAssists departments in determining relevant metrics for their area that align with corporate metrics & goalsAssists departments in planning improvement projects for their area that align to the corporate metrics & goalsCollaborates with employees to identify and implement continuous improvement projectsAssists departments in establishing a system to capture, prioritize, and implement improvement ideasEstablishes/maintains improvement program metrics & reporting for the facilityCollects, curates, and utilizes data to improve the CI programEducationRequired:4 year degree in Engineering, Project Management, Communications, Process Improvement or equivalent2 years training personnel and/or leading a team using lean improvement methodologies/tools, such as: 8 wastes, PDCA/A3, process mapping, and 6SPrevious experience in manufacturingUnderstanding of ISO9001 or 13485 standardsDesired:Supervisory certification or experienceLean and/or greenbelt training/certificationExperience with clean room, medical and/or contract manufacturing.Experience with H&M processes such as molding, trimming, post-cure, tumbling, washing, assembly, packaging, labeling and shipping, transfer molding, milling, trimming, extrusion, slitting, microscopes with reticle, trimming tools and bonding equipmentExperience with using and teaching lean and sigma improvement methodologies, such as: 8 wastes, PDCA/A3 & DMAIC, process mapping, JIT principles, Jidoka principles, visual workplace & 6S, SMED &TPMEstablished team facilitation and analytical problem-solving techniquesCompetenciesAbility to read, write, speak and understand the English languageAbility to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectivelyAbility to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performanceAbility to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlinesWillingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakesDesire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriatelyCommitment to making improvements company wideDemonstrated competence using Microsoft Office, Visio and ERP programsStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsTeam facilitation and analytical problem-solving skillsAbility to motivate teams and lead change at all levels of the organizationAbility to adapt to changing duties and responsibilitiesKey Interfaces and StakeholdersCo-workersManagersProcess EngineersManufacturing EngineersCustomersBehavioral CharacteristicsCustomer FocusWorks with customers to build long term relationships & partnershipsDelivers on promises and commitmentsUnderstands the impact of business decisionsPerformanceTakes individual responsibility for personal objectives and resultsContinuously improves performance by delivering on commitmentsEncourages a culture of continuous improvement and teamworkSets clear objectives and measures performance by continously soliciting feedbackInnovationDevelops innovative solutions to problemsIs proactive in initiating change and improvementShares knowledge and experience through teamworkContinuously challenges by asking "why"ResponsibilityRespects the culture, custom and rules of Trelleborg, our employees, suppliers, and customersCommunicates openly and accuratelyTakes personal responsibility for actionsPerforms all duties with commitments to excellence and integritySalary Range: $80,000 - $95,000Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities