Continuous Improvement Coordinator - West Warwick, RI

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

Job summary

MSCCN is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to lead lean initiatives and deploy CI tools across the West Warwick facility. You will drive waste reduction, standardize best practices, and mentor teams through Kaizen activities to sustain improvements.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence without direct authority. On-site at the West Warwick Plant with a focus on delivering measurable performance gains.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Six Sigma and Lean Methodology knowledge or training preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish, train, and implement lean processes to remove waste and reduce variation.
• Share and standardize best practices across the operation.
• Identify and remove barriers to CI process implementation.
• Lead Kaizen activities and follow up on action items after events.
• Develop and provide CI tools, materials, and training.
• Monitor performance with KPIs such as OEE and quality metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Lean Methodologies

Kaizen

Team Mentoring

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.

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

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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.