Continuous Improvement Lead | Lean Operations & Kaizen

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

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Shawnee, OK is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to lead the site's CI initiative and drive waste reduction through structured Lean activities.

You will establish a CI Team, coordinate Lean efforts, facilitate VSM and Kaizen events, coach employees, and develop standardized improvements to enhance performance. The role emphasizes hands-on training and reporting to support a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish and build the plant's Continuous Improvement Team.
• Coordinate Lean activities with the CI Team.
• Identify waste and opportunities for improvement in operations.
• Facilitate VSM and Kaizen events.
• Develop, prioritize and implement waste-reducing solutions.
• Document and standardize improvements.
• Teach and mentor employees in continuous improvement and manufacturing principles.
• Train employees to identify and eliminate waste.
• Develop programs to foster employee involvement in CI culture.
• Attend seminars and training on CI and share knowledge with staff.
• Prepare regular and special reports as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

5S

Kanban

VSM

Kaizen

Visual factory

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. in Shawnee, OK is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to lead the site's CI initiative and drive waste reduction through structured Lean activities.

You will establish a CI Team, coordinate Lean efforts, facilitate VSM and Kaizen events, coach employees, and develop standardized improvements to enhance performance. The role emphasizes hands-on training and reporting to support a culture of continuous improvement.