Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Generac; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Product discounts

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to advance process improvements across manufacturing and distribution. You will drive Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and PDCA activities, supporting data-driven decisions and measurable gains.

The role involves coordinating workshops, mapping value streams and reporting ROI while maintaining SOPs and standards. We value strong analytical skills, communication, and hands-on experience with dashboards and MS Office tools to empower teams and sustain

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in process improvement, operations, manufacturing, quality or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Supports identification and analysis of process improvement opportunities
• Assists in continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen
• Coordinates workshops, value stream mapping sessions, and root cause analysis activities
• Ensures process enhancements are measurable and aligned with organizational goals
• Collects and interprets performance data to support informed decision-making
• Maintains dashboards and KPIs to monitor process performance
• Tracks cost savings, efficiency gains, and project ROI
• Prepares summaries, reports, and presentations for leadership review
• Documents current and future-state processes
• Assists in creating and maintaining SOPs and best practices documentation
• Supports compliance with internal standards and quality requirements
• Collaborates with DC leadership and cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicates project updates, progress and results to key stakeholders
• 2 years of experience in process improvement, operations, manufacturing, quality or similar roles.

Skills

Lean tools

5S

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

5 Whys

DMAIC

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Word

Education

Associate degree

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Tools

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Word

Job description

The Continuous Improvement Coordinator is responsible for supporting and driving process improvement initiatives across manufacturing and distribution. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, quality, safety, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and PDCA

Major Responsibilities

• Supports identification and analysis of process improvement opportunities
• Assists in continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen
• Coordinates workshops, value stream mapping sessions, and root cause analysis activities
• Ensures process enhancements are measurable and aligned with organizational goals
• Collects and interprets performance data to support informed decision-making
• Maintains dashboards and KPIs to monitor process performance
• Tracks cost savings, efficiency gains, and project ROI
• Prepares summaries, reports, and presentations for leadership review
• Documents current and future-state processes
• Assists in creating and maintaining SOPs and best practices documentation
• Supports compliance with internal standards and quality requirements
• Collaborates with DC leadership and cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicates project updates, progress and results to key stakeholders
• 2 years of experience in process improvement, operations, manufacturing, quality or similar roles.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Associates Degree
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5 Whys, DMAIC)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications: Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to support change management and gain stakeholder engagement
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Office Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Great Reasons To Work For Generac

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• Product loan and discount programs

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.