Lean Coordinator

About the role

We are seeking a Lean Coordinator to contribute to the advancement of Lean practices at our Anoka, MN manufacturing facility. This is an hourly, permanent position and the job involves being present on-site 5 days/week in Anoka, MN. Typical hours are from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Support Lean manufacturing and ongoing improvement efforts in the production environment, collaborating with CI Leads and production departments.
• Spend time in manufacturing areas observing processes, measuring cycle times, and identifying waste and inefficiencies.
• Aid in planning and execution of Kaizen events, including coordination, materials, tracking actions, and follow-up.
• Help implement hands-on improvements such as 5S, visual management, shadow boards, and workspace organization.
• Work with operators and team leads to document and improve standard work and daily processes.
• Collect and track data related to downtime, throughput, and process performance, and share findings with the team.
• Participate in daily floor walks (Gemba) to understand current state and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required.
• One to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment (operator, team lead, or similar hands-on role).
• Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement concepts (5S, Kaizen, standard work, or daily improvement).
• Ability to observe processes, identify issues, and contribute to the application of practical solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working closely with production teams on the floor.
• Willingness to learn Lean tools and apply them with guidance from CI leadership.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint), including prior use of Excel, with a willingness to learn more advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Qualifications

• Proactive approach and interest in transitioning from production into a continuous improvement role.

Skills

• Observation and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

Pay

Pay range: $23.90 - $44.40 per hour. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Schedule

This is an hourly, permanent position with typical hours from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.