CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR

About the role

The Continuous Improvement Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the site’s Continuous Improvement (CI) initiative.

Responsibilities

• Establish and build the plant’s Continuous Improvement Team
• Coordinate the activities of the site Lean initiative while working with the Continuous Improvement Team on some or all of the stated duties
• Evaluate operations to identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Kaizen activities
• Develop, prioritize, and implement solutions to reduce waste and improve performance
• Document and standardize improvements
• Teach, coach, and mentor all levels of employees in Continuous Improvement and manufacturing principles
• Train employees to identify and eliminate waste
• Develop programs to foster employee involvement to promote a Continuous Improvement culture
• Attend seminars, lectures, and training classes on Continuous Improvement and share gained knowledge with plant staff
• Prepare regular and special reports as required
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum high school graduate
• Minimum one to three years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of 5S, Kanban, standardized workflow, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and visual environment/factory