Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc•Bakersfield, CA

1d•$31 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Coordinator plays a key role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement within the manufacturing facility. This position works cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, and other departments to identify opportunities, facilitate improvement activities, implement sustainable solutions, and improve key business performance metrics. The Continuous Improvement Coordinator applies Lean Six Sigma principles and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, reliability, and employee engagement. The role is responsible for coordinating and, when appropriate, leading CI projects from opportunity identification through implementation, results validation, and sustainment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who is comfortable working on the manufacturing floor, analyzing data, facilitating teams, challenging the status quo, and developing practical solutions that deliver measurable business results.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma principles.
Understanding of 5S, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, and structured problem solving.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
High School diploma or equivalent.
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SPC, Excel, Minitab).
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Lead CI initiatives: Lead in the planning, coordination, and execution of continuous improvement activities, such as Kaizen events, workshops, and projects.
Identify and prioritize opportunities to eliminate waste, improve productivity, reduce variation, improve reliability, and reduce operating costs.
Data analysis: Gather and analyze data related to process performance, identify trends, and present findings to Lead improvement efforts.
Project coordination: Lead CI projects by coordinating tasks, scheduling meetings, tracking progress, and maintaining project documentation.
Quantify and document project benefits, including cost savings, productivity improvements, labor savings, waste reduction, quality improvements, and capacity gains.
5S implementation: Lead in implementing and maintaining 5S principles to create a well-organized and efficient workplace.
Develop and maintain visual management systems that communicate standards, performance, abnormalities, and improvement opportunities.
Training and coaching: Lead the development and delivery of Lean Six Sigma, 5S, TPM, problem-solving, and other CI training.
Coach employees and leaders in the application of Lean tools and continuous improvement principles.
Communication: Communicate CI priorities, project status, results, and opportunities to stakeholders at all levels.
Present CI projects, results, and recommendations during plant meetings and leadership reviews.
Lead in identifying opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and cost savings.
Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, problem-solving sessions, and improvement teams.
Develop and maintain visual management tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
Lead in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Conduct 5S, TPM, and process audits and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Lead plant and organization-wide CI initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives.
Champion the gatekeeping of CI software systems like Mitti, RedZone, LineView