Categories: Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Quality Control

Job Summary

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

Principle Duties and 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 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
• Prepares regular and special reports as required
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• 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

Compensation & Benefit Information:

Hourly/Salary Pay Range:  $28 - $30 hourly dependent on experience*

                *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living 

Bonus/Incentive Pay (appropriate item below would be inserted based on the job):

3.      For hourly positions with incentive pay:  Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses.  A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

·        Medical insurance

·        Health savings account with company contribution

·        Dental insurance

·        Vision insurance

·        Basic and voluntary life insurance

·        Disability insurance

·        401(k) plan with company match

·        Paid vacation and holidays

·        Stock purchase program with employee discount

·        Educational reimbursement

·        Wellness programs and challenges

·        Other supplemental benefits