Our Continuous Improvement Coordinator will work collaboratively with the customer, employees, and contractors to support and drive continuous improvement in all areas of the operation to achieve measurable improvements in standardization, safety, quality, service and cost. This full-time salary position will primarily work Monday – Friday between 7 AM – 4 PM, but must be able to flex hours as needed.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Drive and support high level continuous improvement initiatives
• Coach and mentor others on Lean philosophy
• Assist leadership in developing thorough, effective and timely continuous improvement plans to address business needs
• Coordinate projects that reduce waste or support other aspects of Lean
• Provide monthly status updates of continuous improvement activities to make changes and results visible
• Build strong working relationships by engaging team members at all levels of the organization, creating feedback loops to share information and results, and empowering people to initiate Lean concepts
• At the request and direction of our customer, work as needed on high priority, customer-driven initiatives to improve site performance and capability

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner in both verbal and written communications
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to learn, follow and coach proper procedure
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively, trace issues to root cause and document findings
• Demonstrated ability to be solution oriented when faced with challenges or setbacks
• Must be self-motivated, have a sense of urgency and take personal responsibility to drive improvements
• Must be comfortable with rapid change, able to recognize others’ resistance to change, and lead individuals and teams through the change process

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field, or comparable combination of education/experience
• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment
• Training related to continuous improvement and Lean methodology
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to use hands and fingers for computer keyboarding and answer phone calls
• Ability to communicate via the telephone using speaking and hearing skills
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms that are provided by the company