Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Worthington Enterprises; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

On-site position

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises in Rhode Island is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to lead lean initiatives across the West Warwick Plant. You will develop and deploy lean knowledge, culture, tools, and training to drive waste reduction and process consistency.

Key duties include establishing processes, mentoring Kaizen teams, removing barriers to CI, and tracking KPI performance such as OEE. This is an on-site role with competitive compensation and profit-sharing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills across all levels.
• Six Sigma and Lean Methodology knowledge or training.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in Distribution/Production lines/Manufacturing.
• Excellent organizational skills and safety awareness.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Establish, train, and implement new processes to remove waste and reduce variation.
• Share and standardize best practices across the operation.
• Identify and remove barriers to CI implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Methodology

Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Problem solving

Kaizen

Team mentorship

Tools

Lean Tools

Job Instruction

Job description

Join our team as a Continuous Improvement Coordinator. The CI Coordinator leads the implementation of continuous improvement methodologies to help the business achieve its goals and objectives. Will develop and deploy lean knowledge, culture, principles, tools and techniques across the facility. This role is replacing someone who was recently promoted. *Exceptional leadership and company culture along with advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Establish, train, and implement new processes that remove waste and reduce variation using lean tools and principles.
• Share and standardize best practices across the operation.
• Helps identify and remove barriers to implementation of Continuous Improvement (CI) processes.
• Lead and mentor team defined Kaizen activities. Assists with the necessary follow-up actions to close out "to do" action items after Kaizen Events.
• Possesses knowledge of CI and helps develop and provide CI tools, materials, and training.
• Capable of influencing, getting cooperation, and action from others without having direct control. Ability to effectively communicate, work, and relate with people at all levels of the organization.
• Incorporation and effective utilization of Lean Tools and TWI (Training within Industry) employee development techniques within all Value Streams, support activities, and administrative functions. Lead and direct development and auditing of Job Instruction writing and Standard Work development.
• Develop and monitor performance tracking KPI's i.e. OEE, C/O's etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Experience

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with ability to communicate at all organizational levels.
• Six Sigma and Lean Methodology knowledge and or training
• Strong Computer Skills - Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point
• Knowledge of Distribution/ Production lines/Manufacturing experience
• Strong organization and record keeping skills and solid understanding of safety policies and procedures
• Problem solving skills with the ability to drive resolution

Compensation

- $46,000-$62,000 base salary and quarterly profit-sharing bonus. This role will be on-site at the West Warwick Plant.