Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Trulieve • McKeesport, PA

79d • Onsite

About The Position

At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in a product they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in an environment specially designed to reduce unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the process as natural as possible at every turn. Our products are designed to alleviate seizures, severe and persistent muscle spasms, pain, nausea, loss of appetite, and other symptoms associated with serious medical conditions such as cancer. Our specially trained staff works hand-in-hand with physicians to provide the right products and the correct dosage to ensure patients get the compassionate care they need.

Requirements

• Must communicate effectively with Processing Manager and internal/external customers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill set
• Strong organization skills, able to work well under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously
• Strong computer skills - Word, Excel, Access, Power Point
• Must be able to work in a team environment and have demonstrated ability to be an effective team member
• Must be a self-starter that can work with minimal supervision
• Must have demonstrated good initiative and acceptable job performance, which includes acceptable attendance in previous job/jobs
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime when needed
• Good understanding of financial measure and goals is preferred

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent, secondary education preferred
• Three or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Previous mechanical experience to aid in process improvements preferred
• Lean training, to include but not exempt to: Lean 101, QC Circle, 5S, VSM/MIF, Waste ID, Team Building, Pull Systems, SMED, Standard Work, FIFO, FMDS, 8-Step Problem Solving, A3 Development and Kaizen

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously develop 5s system that addresses safety, housekeeping, quality, and continuous improvement
• Daily communications with Improvement Leaders, Department Managers, Production Supervisors, and Production Improvement Manager on Lean objectives and goals
• Perform Production Improvement 'pitches' as required
• Analyze Productivity/Quality database to establish action plan
• Administration of plant 5s program
• Analyze value stream data through Value Stream Mapping and Material Information Flow
• Facilitate Kaizen projects with the direction and support of plant leadership
• Perform daily 'go and see' activities and data collection for the purposes of understanding improvement opportunities in designated area
• Maintain Plant Associate Suggestion System and study data to actualize potential Kaizen activities
• Coordinate and perform Visual board coaching/auditing to establish accountability within the Value Streams
• Establish, maintain and monitor Standard Work system within the plant
• Mentor Team Leaders on 8-Step Problem Solving process
• Coordinate Plant QC Circle activities and mentor Team Leaders on QC Circle process
• Perform Time studies/Process Observations as required
• Represents the organization in production improvement meetings, which will include creation and development of presentation
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED