Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.Job SummaryThe Continuous Improvement Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the site's CI initiative.Pay: $22-$26 per hourPrinciple Duties and ResponsibilitiesEstablish and build the plant's Continuous Improvement TeamCoordinate the activities of the site Lean initiative while working with the Continuous Improvement Team on some or all of the stated dutiesEvaluate operations to identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvementFacilitate VSM and Kaizen activitiesDevelop, prioritize, and implement solutions to reduce waste and improve performanceDocument and standardize improvementsTeach, coach, and mentor all levels of employees in Continuous Improvement and manufacturing principlesTrain employees to identify and eliminate wasteDevelop programs to foster employee involvement to promote a Continuous Improvement cultureAttend seminars, lectures, and training classes on Continuous Improvement and share gained knowledge with plant staffPrepares regular and special reports as requiredPerforms other duties as requiredQualificationsMinimum high school graduate.Minimum one to three years of experience in a lean manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications excel, word, and OutlookWorking knowledge of 5s, Kanban, standardized workflow, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and visual environment/factoryThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.