Job Summary
The Continuous Improvement Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the site’s CI initiative.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and build the plant’s Continuous Improvement Team
- Coordinate the activities of the site Lean initiative while working with the Continuous Improvement Team on some or all of the stated duties
- Evaluate operations to identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement
- Facilitate VSM and Kaizen activities
- Develop, prioritize, and implement solutions to reduce waste and improve performance
- Document and standardize improvements
- Teach, coach, and mentor all levels of employees in Continuous Improvement and manufacturing principles
- Train employees to identify and eliminate waste
- Develop programs to foster employee involvement to promote a Continuous Improvement culture
- Attend seminars, lectures, and training classes on Continuous Improvement and share gained knowledge with plant staff
- Prepares regular and special reports as required
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
- Minimum high school graduate.
- Minimum one to three years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications excel, word, and Outlook
- Working knowledge of 5s, Kanban, standardized workflow, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and visual environment/factory
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Minimum high school graduation
- One to three years of experience in a Lean manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge and proficiency with computer and business software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Working knowledge of 5S, Kanban, standardized workflow, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and visual factory principles
UFP Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, an HSA with a company contribution, company-paid life and disability, an EAP, and a health concierge service. The package is framed as a premium set of benefits supporting employees and their families.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees can buy company stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discount. Additional ownership perks such as stock gifts tied to service milestones are highlighted in parts of the materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match is available, including pre-tax and Roth options with various investments. Eligibility commonly begins within the first months of employment, encouraging earlier participation.
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What We Do
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
