Continuos Improvement Coordinator 1

UFP Industries, Inc
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), employee discount
United States, Illinois, Peru
3485 Industrial Drive (Show on map)
Mar 07, 2025
Job Summary The Continuous Improvement Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the site's CI initiative. Hourly Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 dependent on experience* Bonus/Incentive Pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided Benefits currently offered to our employees: Medical insurance Health savings account with company contribution Dental insurance Vision insurance Basic and voluntary life insurance Disability insurance 401(k) plan with company match Paid vacation and holidays Stock purchase program with employee discount Educational reimbursement Wellness programs and challenges Other supplemental benefits Principle Duties and Responsibilities Establish and build the plant's Continuous Improvement Team Coordinate the activities of the site Lean initiative while working with the Continuous Improvement Team on some or all of the stated duties Evaluate operations to identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement Facilitate VSM and Kaizen activities Develop, prioritize, and implement solutions to reduce waste and improve performance Document and standardize improvements Teach, coach, and mentor all levels of employees in Continuous Improvement and manufacturing principles Train employees to identify and eliminate waste Develop programs to foster employee involvement to promote a Continuous Improvement culture Attend seminars, lectures, and training classes on Continuous Improvement and share gained knowledge with plant staff Prepares regular and special reports as required Performs other duties as required Qualifications Minimum high school graduate. Minimum one to three years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications excel, word, and Outlook Working knowledge of 5s, Kanban, standardized workflow, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and visual environment/factory The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.