Lean CI Coach and Kaizen Leader (Travel Ready)

Wheeler Machinery Co; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Machinery Co. is seeking a CI Coordinator to coach frontline teams and leaders across Service, Parts, or HQ/Rental. The role emphasizes Lean implementation, PDCA problem solving, and a strong presence at the Gemba to sustain Wheeler Way Forward.

You will partner with area leadership to tie improvements to KPIs, standards, and playbooks while traveling to branches and fostering an autonomous, data-driven CI culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years in a CI role.
• Experience with Lean problem-solving methods.
• Willingness to travel to branches.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the Wheeler Way Forward within assigned area and branches.
• Facilitate kaizen and problem-solving on priorities in department playbook and KPIs.
• Own CI support for the assigned area at every branch; coordinate with branch Coordinators for on-site execution.
• Coach leaders and teams in Daily Management, tiered huddles, KPI trees, and Leader Standard Work.

Skills

Lean tools

People development

Problem-solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PDCA

A3

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

Wheeler Machinery Co. is seeking a CI Coordinator to coach frontline teams and leaders across Service, Parts, or HQ/Rental. The role emphasizes Lean implementation, PDCA problem solving, and a strong presence at the Gemba to sustain Wheeler Way Forward.

You will partner with area leadership to tie improvements to KPIs, standards, and playbooks while traveling to branches and fostering an autonomous, data-driven CI culture.