Operational Excellence & Lean Improvement Lead

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

Job summary

UFP Industries in Oklahoma seeks a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to drive the site CI initiative. You will lead the CI Team, coordinate lean activities, and identify improvement opportunities to reduce waste and boost performance.

The role requires experience in lean manufacturing, proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, and the ability to coach all staff in CI principles. Strong facilitation and reporting skills will be essential to succeed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the plant's Continuous Improvement Team.
• Coordinate Lean activities with the CI Team to improve operations.
• Identify waste and opportunities for improvement in operations.
• Facilitate value stream mapping and Kaizen events.
• Develop and implement solutions to reduce waste and improve performance.
• Document and standardize improvements.
• Coach and mentor employees in continuous improvement and manufacturing principles.
• Train staff to identify and eliminate waste.
• Foster employee involvement to support a CI culture.
• Share knowledge from seminars and trainings with plant staff.
• Prepare regular and special reports as required.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kanban

Value stream mapping

Kaizen

Visual management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

UFP Industries in Oklahoma seeks a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to drive the site CI initiative. You will lead the CI Team, coordinate lean activities, and identify improvement opportunities to reduce waste and boost performance.

The role requires experience in lean manufacturing, proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, and the ability to coach all staff in CI principles. Strong facilitation and reporting skills will be essential to succeed.