Coordinator, Continuous Improvement

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the execution of continuous improvement activities as directed by the continuous improvement manager.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and facilitate kaizen teams for the continuous improvement of lean manufacturing processes.
• Participate in leading kaizen events among other leadership staff within the plant.
• Partner with quality assurance to ensure adherence to standards through lean manufacturing principles such as error-proofing.
• Aid manager in maintaining the Cabinetworks Group Operating System (COS) training schedule and completion for all plant personnel.
• Maintain 6S program and coordinate 6S activities throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Maintain standard work and ensure updates are occurring with all continuous improvement activities.
• Review processes using lean tools and documentation to eliminate waste, implement pull production, and make value flow.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Intermediate to advanced computer experience with strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools and systems.
• Experience participating in kaizen events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel 5-10% of the time for training and development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge or training of Six Sigma continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience coordinating and leading kaizen events.
• Knowledge of ISO guidelines.
• Spanish language skills.

ShiftShift 1 (United States of America)Full or Part TimeFull time

Cabinetworks Group (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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