Continuous Improvement Coordinator

UFP Industries; Grandview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries seeks a Continuous Improvement Coordinator for its Texas plant. The role focuses on implementing and coordinating the site’s CI initiatives and leading the plant's CI Team to drive waste reduction and performance improvements.

Responsibilities include coordinating Lean activities, facilitating VSM and Kaizen events, and mentoring staff in CI practices to foster an engaged continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the plant's Continuous Improvement Team.
• Coordinate Lean activities and partner with CI Team.
• Identify waste and improvement opportunities across operations.
• Facilitate value stream mapping (VSM) and Kaizen events.
• Develop and implement waste-reduction and performance-improvement solutions.
• Document and standardize improvements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Coaching/mentoring

VSM/Kaizen

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.