Continuous Improvement Coordinator

UFP Industries; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Shawnee, OK is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to implement and coordinate the site’s CI initiative. You will establish a CI Team and drive Lean activities across the plant.

You will identify waste, lead VSM/Kaizen events, and coach staff in CI and manufacturing principles while supporting standardization and reporting efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate.
• 1–3 years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of 5S, Kanban, standardized workflows, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and visual factory.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the plant's Continuous Improvement Team.
• Coordinate Lean initiatives with the CI Team.
• Identify waste and opportunities for improvement in operations.
• Facilitate VSM and Kaizen activities.
• Develop, prioritize, and implement waste-reducing solutions.
• Document and standardize improvements.
• Coach all levels in Continuous Improvement and manufacturing principles.
• Train employees to identify and eliminate waste.
• Develop programs to promote CI culture.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Team leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Education

High school graduate

Tools

5S

Kanban

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

Visual Factory

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.