Job Title: Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Department: Cultivation
Reports to: Site Administrator
FLSA Status: Regular- Non-Exempt
Location: Monticello, FL
SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Assists Continuous Improvement Manager in driving continuous improvement and lean activities. These activities include 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Floor Management Development System, Changeover, Kaizen, 8-Step Problem Solving, etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
·Maintain and continuously develop 5s system that addresses safety, housekeeping, quality, and continuous improvement.
·Daily communications with Improvement Leaders, Department Managers, Production Supervisors, and Production Improvement Manager on Lean objectives and goals
·Perform Production Improvement “pitches” as required
·Analyze Productivity / Quality database to establish an action plan
·Administration of plant 5s program
·Analyze value stream data through Value Stream Mapping and Material Information Flow
·Facilitate Kaizen projects with the direction and support of plant leadership
·Perform daily “go and see” activities and data collection for the purposes of understanding improvement opportunities in designated area
·Maintain Plant Associate Suggestion System and study data to actualize potential Kaizen activities
·Coordinate and perform Visual board coaching/auditing to establish accountability within the Value Streams
·Establish, maintain, and monitor Standard Work system within the plant
·Mentor Team Leaders on 8-Step Problem Solving process
·Coordinate Plant QC Circle activities and mentor Team Leaders on QC Circle process
·Perform Time studies / Process Observations as required
·Represents the organization in production improvement meetings, which will include creation and development of presentation
·Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
·Must communicate effectively with Processing manager and internal/external customers
·Strong analytical and problem-solving skillset
·Strong organizational skills, able to work well under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously.
·Strong Computer Skills –Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
·Other skill sets will be assessed
·Must be able to work in a team environment and have demonstrated ability to be an effective team member
·Must be a self-starter that can work with minimal supervision
·Must have demonstrated good initiative and acceptable job performance, which includes acceptable attendance in previous job or jobs
·Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime when needed
·Good understanding of financial measures and goals is preferred
QUALIFICATIONS / PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
·High School Diploma or GED required
·Secondary education preferred
·Three or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
·Previous mechanical experience to aid in process improvements preferred
TRAINING
·Lean training, to include but not exempt to: Lean 101, QC Circle, 5S, VSM/MIF, Waste ID, Team Building, Pull Systems, SMED, Standard Work, FIFO, FMDS, 8-Step Problem Solving, A3 Development, and Changeover Kaizen.
·Company Lean Certification – Training and Examination
WORK ENVIRONMENT/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
· Must be able to use normal office equipment (scanner, printer, copier, computer). Requires adequate hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate office equipment
· Must be able to talk/hear/sit for prolonged periods of time
· The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas that require personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shield and hearing protection in required areas.
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