Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Generac; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k

Employee activities

Scheduled events throughout the year

Volunteer opportunities during storm events

Fun Days and celebrations

Jeans Day policy

Product loan and discount programs

Job summary

Generac is hiring a Continuous Improvement Coordinator in Jefferson, Wisconsin. This role emphasizes supporting and driving process improvement initiatives across manufacturing and distribution while enhancing operational efficiency through methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experience in process improvement roles and an associate degree. Generac offers competitive benefits, employee activities, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in process improvement, operations, manufacturing, quality or similar roles.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports identification and analysis of process improvement opportunities.
• Assists in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Coordinates workshops, value stream mapping sessions, and root cause analysis activities.
• Ensures process enhancements are measurable and aligned with goals.
• Collects and interprets performance data to support decision-making.
• Maintains dashboards and KPIs to monitor process performance.

Skills

Lean tools knowledge (5S, Kaizen, 5 Whys, DMAIC)

Project management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

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

Minimum Job Requirements

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

Preferred Job Requirements

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

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5 Whys, DMAIC)
• Project management skills
• 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
• Many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs