Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Richelieu Foods•Beaver Dam, WI

3d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The CI Coordinator serves as a key technical resource and leadership catalyst in optimizing high-volume production. This position assists in coordinating Lean transformational activities, champions change and provides the guidance necessary to deliver breakthrough results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture. You will work closely with the Operations Team, CI Manager, and Plant Leadership to identify, analyze, and eliminate waste across the value stream.

Requirements

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
1–3 years of manufacturing operations experience, with a preference for the implementation of CI or Operational Excellence initiatives.
Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, SMED)
intermediate knowledge with MS Office (Excel, Teams, Outlook)
experience with OEE systems.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions using mathematical figures.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels, from plant leadership to frontline production teams.
Self-starter with the "ability to drive change" in a fast-paced environment.
Capable of managing projects and priorities with accurate record-keeping and follow-up skills.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of relevant college courses
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement by building an employee-engaged work environment through direct collaboration with frontline teams.
Develop and maintain tracking tools and visual dashboards to measure the impact of CI initiatives.
Provide technical instruction and mentorship on Lean tools to both CI- and non-CI-trained employees to broaden organizational capabilities.
Analyze complex operational data to identify and prioritize high-impact Lean transformation opportunities.
Facilitate targeted "Point" Lean events and participate in "Full Week" transformation activities to drive sustainable breakthrough results.
Manage 30-day follow-up activities and audits to ensure process improvements are documented and sustained by management teams.
Lead individual or cross-functional teams in performing deep-dive root cause analyses to eliminate waste.
Create and maintain the “best known way” for task competition.
Demonstrate strong ability to execute high-priority projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.