Kaizen Coordinator
About The Position
We are looking for a Kaizen Coordinator to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Manufacturing Manager and based in Fremont, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week. Role and Responsibilities: · Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S methodologies · Facilitate Kaizen workshops, Gemba walks, and process improvement events on the production floor · Analyze current-state processes, identify waste, and implement sustainable process improvements · Implement and sustain 5S standards through daily audits and competitions · Create and maintain value stream maps to improve material and process flow · Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, logistics, and engineering · Track and report key performance metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity · Build and assemble parts as needed to support manufacturing operations · Engage employees at all levels to foster a culture of continuous improvement
Requirements
- Passion for Continuous Improvement
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in commonly used and specialized software
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in high-paced, changing environments
- 1–2 years of related experience preferred
- Must be able to bend, lift up to 25 lbs, walk, and stand for extended periods of time consecutively
Responsibilities
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S methodologies
- Facilitate Kaizen workshops, Gemba walks, and process improvement events on the production floor
- Analyze current-state processes, identify waste, and implement sustainable process improvements
- Implement and sustain 5S standards through daily audits and competitions
- Create and maintain value stream maps to improve material and process flow
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, logistics, and engineering
- Track and report key performance metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
- Build and assemble parts as needed to support manufacturing operations
- Engage employees at all levels to foster a culture of continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
