Continuous Improvement Coordinator

UFP Industries; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Oklahoma seeks a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to drive the site CI initiative. You will lead the CI Team, coordinate lean activities, and identify improvement opportunities to reduce waste and boost performance.

The role requires experience in lean manufacturing, proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, and the ability to coach all staff in CI principles. Strong facilitation and reporting skills will be essential to succeed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the plant's Continuous Improvement Team.
• Coordinate Lean activities with the CI Team to improve operations.
• Identify waste and opportunities for improvement in operations.
• Facilitate value stream mapping and Kaizen events.
• Develop and implement solutions to reduce waste and improve performance.
• Document and standardize improvements.
• Coach and mentor employees in continuous improvement and manufacturing principles.
• Train staff to identify and eliminate waste.
• Foster employee involvement to support a CI culture.
• Share knowledge from seminars and trainings with plant staff.
• Prepare regular and special reports as required.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kanban

Value stream mapping

Kaizen

Visual management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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.