Kaizen/EHS Coordinator

Hayward Industries • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Provides assistance to the continuous improvement efforts for the Nashville plant through the KPO office.

Requirements

• Must possess basic PC skills (Word, Excel, etc.) to produce Sequence standard work, write report, gather and interpret data.
• Must be able to communicate effectively before groups at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills are required to promote our vision of 5S.
• Mathematical skills are critical for performing time studies and work cell rebalancing.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as speak effectively before groups of customers.

Nice To Haves

• Secondary education consisting of courses in Operations Management, 6-Sigma, process improvement and/or project management a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Kaizen event calendar for the department in accordance with KPO.
• Coordinates all department Kaizen activities, team member selection, preparation, etc.
• Provides facilitation & coaching throughout each Kaizen activity.
• Manage the Kaizen calendar and coordinate event logistics with the KPO.
• Facilitate and coach teams through Kaizen events and lean initiatives.
• Track standard work, promote 5S, and sustain improvements through audits.
• Author and update standard work instructions; support TPM implementation.
• Support EHS programs, compliance, and safety culture across the site.
• Conduct audits, inspections, incident investigations, and hazard assessments.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Maintain safety records, training logs, and corrective action documentation.
• Assist in EHS training delivery and participate in safety committees.
• Deliver Lean/Safety training and support onboarding, work changes, and product launches.
• Ensure employees understand and follow proper procedures during rework and improvements.
• Support cross-training and serve as resource for Lean practices.
• Provide support to Kaizen Promotional Officer Supervisor.
• Provide backup to supervisors and leads as needed.
• Manage rework flow and maintain organized workspaces and supplies.
• Coordinate event planning and follow-ups; generate reports and documentation.
• Coordinate & maintain the timely flow of rework.
• Maintain the various department supply cabinets in a clean & orderly fashion.
• Responsible for event planning, training, preparation, organization, communication and follow-up.
• Creates and maintains production reports, data and documentation.

Benefits

• Eye protection and safety glasses are necessary for plant floor work.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree