Continuous Improvement Coordinator

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

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to lead lean initiatives across the West Warwick facility. You will develop and deploy lean knowledge, culture, principles, tools, and training to reduce waste and variation while mentoring Kaizen activities.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills, with experience in manufacturing environments. This is an on-site position at the West Warwick Plant with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization.
• Six Sigma and Lean Methodology knowledge and/or training.
• Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Distribution/ Production lines/Manufacturing experience.
• Strong organization and record-keeping skills with understanding of safety policies.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to drive resolution.

Responsibilities

• Establish, train, and implement new processes that remove waste using lean tools and principles.
• Share and standardize best practices across the operation.
• Help identify and remove barriers to CI process implementation.
• Lead Kaizen activities and follow up on action items after Kaizen Events.
• Develop and provide CI tools, materials, and training.
• Influence others and communicate effectively at all levels.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Six Sigma

Lean Principles

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

About Us

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process.

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.