Job Title: Continous Improvement Coordinator
Reports to: Manager of Quality
Department: Quality
Location: Marinette, WI
Status: Full Time
Classification: Exempt

General Summary :
Lead and coordinate companywide process improvement events to increase efficiencies, effectiveness and reduce costs in accordance with the principles of Lean. Train other employees and facilitate cross-functional teams to reduce waste and improve the flow of material and information throughout the entire organization.

Essential Job Functions Include :
Lead and hold accountable cross functional teams on companywide opportunity identification, pre-project ROI calculations, goal deployment/completion and post-ROI audits to document savings.
Manage and facilitate the continuous improvement program.
Work closely with all manufacturing, administrative, and support departments, as needed, to achieve process improvements and efficiency increases.
Develop tools to measure, and make recommendations, to continuously minimize costs, minimize overtime, improve quality, and maximize efficiency.
Secondary Job Functions:
Complete employee evaluations within expected timeframes.
Participate in the evaluation of new employee hires.
Assist in quality related tasks.
Get along with coworkers.
Train others in Lean Concepts where appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrate excellent time management and problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
Solid knowledge and application of Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
Proficient use of methodical problem solving techniques (i.e., PDCA, DMAIC).
Demonstrate proficient computer skills (TCM, Word, Excel)
Exercise good interpersonal and communication skills – ability to communicate effectively with all levels of authority.
Exhibit effective leadership in all job functions.
Exercise strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Adapt to changing requirements with minimal interruption of normal work-flow.
Must get along well with others.

Physical Demands:
Must be able to actively move through office space to work with staff.
Vision must be correctable to allow reading/viewing of documents and computer screen.
Hearing must be correctable to allow extensive use of telephone and voicemail as well as participate in discussions among large groups.
Mobility and coordination must allow for required tasks to be performed.

Education and Experience:
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
3-5 years past experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Lean coordinating experience.