Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Adrian Steel Company•Adrian, MI

About The Position

Adrian Steel is committed to providing the best cargo management solutions in North America. Because of this, we take our customer service to the next level. Since our beginning in 1953, our Adrian, Michigan, corporate office and manufacturing facility now encompass a 166,900 square ft. facility. We have up fitted over one million vehicles and counting! It's a fact that an organized vehicle increases workflow efficiency and reduces inventory damages. We are recognized as a National Truck Equipment Association MVP. We specialize in van storage solutions and accessories for all trades, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Building, Auto Glass, Painting, Locksmith, Parcel Delivery, and Cable/Satellite contractors to name a few. We pride ourselves on respect, contribution, stability, and compensation to foster a long-lasting relationship that puts Adrian Steel on the market as an employer of choice. As a premier employer, our employees are offered a robust benefits package that is constantly benchmarked to ensure we can attract and retain top talent. We value the dedication and innovation of all employees; we promote daily collaboration to ensure we are providing employees the opportunity to share ideas that will provide the best solutions and products for our customers. Our goal is to partner with self-motivated and driven individuals and foster a relationship of continuous improvement, while keeping our Mission Statement front and center; 'Doing it right the first time, always improving.' Our organization is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator. A successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Requirements

Deep knowledge & understanding of the business
Grounded deep in lean principles
Ability to lead cross functional groups
Must possess strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrate efficient and effective project kickoffs and planning methods
Facilitate key workshops and other critical management meetings
Demonstrate problem solving capabilities
Ability to multi-task
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Business Degree preferred; company will consider a combination of education and experience
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office
Proven project management skills
Demonstrated skill in successfully managing more than one engagement simultaneously
Must meet and maintain all requirements to be a 'Driver' as defined in Adrian Steel Fleet Corporate Driving Policy
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate CI initiatives that span multi departmental and cross-functional areas
Review project deliverables and resources to support Safety, Quality, Productivity requests, project timelines, and that the scope of projects are in line with the Strategic Plan
Monitor and document CI project milestones and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to established standards
Mentor and coach colleagues that support continuous improvement
Provide and support training of lean principles throughout the organization
Support auditing and assessing each department for operational excellence expectations
Ensure all safety, health, company policies, and procedures are met daily to provide an enviable and accident-free working environment in your area of responsibility.

Benefits

401K
Medical / Health Savings Account
Dental
Employee Assistance
Teladoc
Group Life
Short / Long Term Disability
Health & Wellness Programs
Vision
Voluntary Benefits include Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flexible Schedules