GPS Coordinator

Summary Description: Coordinator II - Plant GPS is responsible for supporting the daily operations and administrative functions within the plant's GPS (Global Performance System) department. This role involves coordinating various activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and assisting in the implementation of productivity and sustainability initiatives

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for supporting the implementation of GPS and Manufacturing Basics at the plant. 
• Be the first resource for plant associates and pillar teams for GPS related concerns.
•  Sets basic principles and targets for GPS in the plant – particularly after lessons learned on the model machine, with annual review
• Review and request support form division practitioner & divisional leadership team, when appropriate.
• Train, coach and educate plant level associates on improving zero based losses and using key performance indicators such as manufacturing OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), product quality, waste reduction, process performance, safety, and operating costs.
• Function as a member of the plant steering team ensuring team is on track and meeting all KPIs
• Liaison to GPS Practitioner to create agendas specific to where the plant needs additional support.
• Ensure appropriate personnel understand, and take actions based on metrics and tracking systems are updated.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies to drive a culture of learning, a dedication to ongoing improvement, and a focus on sustainable results.
• Ensure that pillar teams are working together and not in silos.
• Make sure losses are clearly established and calculated correctly each reporting period.  Should understand the make-up of every loss and the drivers behind each. 
• Responsible for sending requested charts into GPS Practitioner every reporting period.
• Should understand all pillars thoroughly to give guidance and support as needed.  Assist in selecting pillar owners and their teams.
• Maintain continuous communication with the Plant Manager and Regional Manager on the progress of GPS activities.  Should be able to recognize the gaps and communicate this information as well.

Duties (typical list):

• Review pillar teams and model machine team communication boards to ensure the boards are up-to-date, easily understood, standard, and show accurate measurements & results
• Act as the lesson between GPS Practitioner and Plant Team to implement GPS
• Participate in all Pillar activities and throughout the entire engagement
• Train, coach, mentor plant teams in GPS Tools & Methodology
• Should attend in-house pillar meetings to offer guidance and support as needed.
• Must be a team player and willing to both give and receive help as needed.
• Will coordinate any in-plant GPS review visits.
• Coordinate schedules and communications with GPS Divisional Practitioner
• Drive understanding and focus on both process steps and performance results
• Help coach pillar leaders and teams to share learnings, leverage, and standardization internal and external to the plant

• Support and participate in the plant rewards and recognition decisions as milestones are achieved
• Walk the production floor with plant manager and pillar team owners - participate in a 5S sweep sheet / audit, DTM audits, OPL reviews, and DTM checklist accuracy
• Continuously raise the bar on expectations
• Utilizes Lean- Six Sigma, DMAIC, SWFL, GPS, TPM or other tools as needed to teach others on how to improve productivity, lower costs, reduce scrap and drive improvement in plants.

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration).
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in workplace safety.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives and programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.