Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Faith Technologies Inc; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to drive a culture of lean process excellence.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute improvement initiatives and engage employees through education and coaching on CI concepts. Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, you will apply 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and other Lean methodologies to deliver measurable results across Excellerate facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years working in a lean process.
• Travel: 10–25% based on company need.
• Work Schedule: 7 AM–5 PM; Monday–Friday; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Strive to become a technical expert in Lean Manufacturing tools and principles.
• Develop the CI Plan to foster a Continuous Improvement culture.
• Support the CI Team and Excellerate-wide CI activities.
• Identify opportunities with facilities and implement measurable improvements.
• Share best practices and lessons learned across Excellerate.
• Assist in Kaizen events and follow up on actions.
• Create education materials to train the organization in CI concepts.
• Coach others through hands-on facilitation of Lean tools.
• Monitor progress, measure metrics, and report on improvements.
• Build trust through direct engagement and problem solving.
• Support Process Development via Process Flow and Mapping and mentor others.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

5S

Visual Management

Standard Work

Value Stream Mapping

Process Mapping

Kaizen

A3

Root Cause Analysis

Mistake Proofing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Continuous Improvement Coordinator

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care. The Continuous Improvement Coordinator is a vital member of the Continuous Improvement Team, responsible for driving and supporting a culture of continuous improvement that is aligned with the organizational goals. Reporting directly to the Continuous Improvement Manager, the CI Coordinator will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify, plan and execute process improvement initiatives and employee engagement opportunities. This position requires an understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, strong analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and train others on process improvement concepts.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Diploma or GED


• Experience: 1-2 years working in a lean process


• Travel: 10-25% based on company need


• Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Overtime may be required. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strive to become a technical expert in Lean Manufacturing tools and principles including 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Kaizen, A3, Root Cause Analysis and Mistake Proofing.


• Participate in the development of the CI Plan to develop and promote a Continuous Improvement culture within Excellerate.


• Support the CI Team and all Excellerate-wide Continuous Improvement activities.


• Work with all facilities and departments to identify and quantify potential opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that deliver measurable results.


• Work with all Excellerate facilities to share best practices and lessons learned.


• Assist in Kaizen events and follow up on action items.


• Develop education materials to deploy throughout the organization to train the organization in Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools.


• Provide coaching through hands‑on facilitation and demonstration of the use of Lean tools.


• Monitor and measure the progress of process improvement initiatives, track key metrics, and report on the effectiveness of implemented improvements.


• Build trust within an organization through direct engagement, problem solving, and building relationships.


• Support Excellerate Process Development activities through facilitation of Process Flow and Process Mapping activities and act as a mentor to train.


• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future. Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success. FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test.

Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) is a dynamic organization comprised of construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy experts. We create success for our partners and team members through innovation and expertise, rethinking how energy is designed, applied and consumed and providing solutions that go beyond the ideas of today. With expertise across all our brands – Faith Technologies®, EnTech Solutions™ and Excellerate® – we are one connected company, bringing our partners’ visions to life to ensure a sustainable future.

FTI participates in E-Verify; please review the E-Verify Participation and Department of Justice, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) Right to Work posters to review your legal rights and protections as a prospective employee: E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) IER Right-to-Work Poster (English/Spanish)