CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR

UFP Industries, Inc.; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator in Selma, AL to lead the plant’s CI program and coordinate lean initiatives. The role emphasizes building the Continuous Improvement Team, identifying waste, and implementing effective manufacturing improvements.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of lean manufacturing experience, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and a commitment to training employees in CI principles. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate.
• 1–3 years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and build the plant’s Continuous Improvement Team.
• Coordinate the activities of the site Lean initiative with the CI Team.
• Evaluate operations to identify waste and opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate value stream mapping (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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kanban

Value stream mapping

Kaizen

Team coaching

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

## CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COORDINATORApplylocations: Selma, AL (PalletOne)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R21879**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.*