Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Acoufelt • Auburn Hills, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Continuous Improvement Coordinator to support continuous improvement initiatives across Acoufelt's operations. Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Engineer, this position will work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and other teams to identify problems, investigate root causes, improve processes, and support the implementation of sustainable solutions. The Continuous Improvement Coordinator will review processes, Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing information, system data, and operational performance to identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies, waste, or process gaps that may be creating downstream problems. This role will work closely with employees throughout the organization to understand how processes are currently performed, identify opportunities for improvement, coordinate corrective actions, and help ensure improvements are documented and sustained.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering support, quality, supply chain, continuous improvement, or a related environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues, identify patterns, distinguish symptoms from root causes, and follow problems through resolution.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies across manufacturing documentation, processes, and system data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with the ability to organize, analyze, and communicate operational data.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes, production documentation, materials, inventory, and process flow.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate documentation, prioritize activities, and follow action items through completion.
• Ability to work effectively across departments and influence improvement without direct supervisory authority.
• Willingness and ability to work both in an office environment and directly on the manufacturing floor.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred. Relevant manufacturing or operational experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems, Bills of Materials, routings, item-master information, or manufacturing data preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, standard work, root cause analysis, or similar improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively work with employees, supervisors, managers, and technical teams across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Investigate recurring manufacturing and operational issues, gather relevant information, and help identify root causes and practical corrective actions.
• Analyze production, quality, inventory, workflow, and other business data to identify trends, exceptions, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, manufacturing information, and system data to identify inaccuracies or inconsistencies that may be contributing to production, inventory, quality, purchasing, scheduling, costing, or other downstream problems.
• Map and review processes to understand how information, materials, and work move through the business and identify gaps, bottlenecks, unnecessary steps, or opportunities for improvement.
• Work directly with production employees and cross-functional teams to understand how processes operate in practice, identify differences between documented and actual processes, and validate potential causes of problems.
• Support and coordinate assigned corrective actions and improvement projects from initial problem definition and root cause investigation through implementation, verification, and follow-up.
• Develop and own action plans for assigned problems and improvement initiatives, working with Management and the Continuous Improvement Engineer to develop practical solutions, coordinate implementation, assign and track actions, address roadblocks, and verify that completed actions achieve the intended results.
• Develop reports, analysis, and clear summaries that communicate findings, support decision-making, and help teams understand problems and recommended actions.
• Track improvement actions, responsibilities, and completion dates, and measure whether implemented changes are delivering the expected results.
• Help standardize successful improvements through updated documentation, processes, system information, standard work, or other changes necessary to prevent problems from recurring.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and other teams as the problem requires to investigate issues, coordinate solutions, and understand upstream and downstream impacts.
• Support the Continuous Improvement Engineer with broader improvement initiatives and independently coordinate smaller improvement activities as assigned.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support operational performance, continuous improvement, and business goals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonuses
• Comprehensive health insurance including a choice of two medical plans, dental, vision, employer paid health savings account, and voluntary accident, hospital, life, critical illness.
• Paid Time Off starting at 15 days with carry over
• Collaborative wellness program
• Paid volunteer time off
• 401k employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rewards and Recognitions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree