Frankston Packaging
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Frankston Packaging, Tyler, Texas, United States, 75701
Join our dynamic team at Frankston Packaging, a leading provider in the label and packaging industry. Located in the heart of Tyler, Texas, we specialize in delivering innovative packaging solutions to a wide array of industries. We are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by a dedicated team that thrives on creating value for our clients.Primary responsibilities of a Continuous Improvement Specialist
Identifying opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and cost reductionPlanning, facilitating, and executing continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma toolsTeaching, leading, and coaching cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologyWorking to continuously improve processes both on the production floor as well as transactional by collaborating with multiple functions such as logisticsSome core responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Specialist:Clearly defining program objectives and scopeEvaluating and prioritizing potential improvements based on gains and required effortSecuring employee commitment (ex: process managers) for proactive change managementEstablishing a clear and well-articulated implementation planEstablishing criteria for the project's success and preparing a sound statement of constraints/limiting factorsAppropriately implementing principles of governanceResolving technical problems such as formulation, equipment, product, interpretation of regulations, and resource availabilityIdentifying intervention priorities and indicatorsConducting detailed analysis of the current situation that accurately describes the issuesSpecifying deliverables, outcome indicators, and performance-measured indicatorsIdentifying available resources (for example, people, material, and finances)Mapping out in detail the desired situationClearly defining methodologyAccurately analyzing options including impact and feasibilitySpecifying obstacles and ways to overcome them through continuous improvementRegularly monitoring the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefitsRequired and Desired Skills
Continuous Improvement Specialists need to have a passion for not being satisfied with the status quo. Complacency is definitely NOT something that a CI Specialist adheres to. They are motivated to pursue positive change and work with employees in facilitating recommended changes. A successful continuous improvement specialist has excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate with all levels of employees from upper management to production floor workers. They work with all positions to explain the reasons for changing processes and how to make those changes. Using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, the continuous improvement specialist leads the improvement efforts and trains others to implement them.
Being organized and adept at weighing and managing priorities is key for a successful continuous improvement professional since there can be competition for what is handled and when. Using keen analytical skills and synthesizing information comes into play when determining how current processes can be improved.Soft Skills:Passion for Continuous ImprovementAbility to communicate with all levels within the organizationExcellent written and oral communication skillsPredisposition to teach leaders a zero defect mentalityAbility to weigh and manage prioritiesSkilled at synthesis and analysisDetail orientedFlexibility and diplomacy when dealing with staff and coworkersAbility to make decisions as well as influence decision-makingStrong work habits focusing on safety, quality, and productivityOrganizational skillsAbility to multitaskProject managementCustomer serviceHard Skills:Continuous Improvement5SLean ManufacturingKaizenLean Six SigmaRoot Cause AnalysisValue Stream MappingProficiency in commonly used and specialized softwareStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including advanced skills with ExcelDemonstrated ability to work in high paced and changing environmentsRequired/Desired Education and QualificationsBachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Some employers require a Master's Degree in management or operations.Quality improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six SigmaContinuous Improvement Manager certification can demonstrate professionalism
Identifying opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and cost reductionPlanning, facilitating, and executing continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma toolsTeaching, leading, and coaching cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologyWorking to continuously improve processes both on the production floor as well as transactional by collaborating with multiple functions such as logisticsSome core responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Specialist:Clearly defining program objectives and scopeEvaluating and prioritizing potential improvements based on gains and required effortSecuring employee commitment (ex: process managers) for proactive change managementEstablishing a clear and well-articulated implementation planEstablishing criteria for the project's success and preparing a sound statement of constraints/limiting factorsAppropriately implementing principles of governanceResolving technical problems such as formulation, equipment, product, interpretation of regulations, and resource availabilityIdentifying intervention priorities and indicatorsConducting detailed analysis of the current situation that accurately describes the issuesSpecifying deliverables, outcome indicators, and performance-measured indicatorsIdentifying available resources (for example, people, material, and finances)Mapping out in detail the desired situationClearly defining methodologyAccurately analyzing options including impact and feasibilitySpecifying obstacles and ways to overcome them through continuous improvementRegularly monitoring the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefitsRequired and Desired Skills
Continuous Improvement Specialists need to have a passion for not being satisfied with the status quo. Complacency is definitely NOT something that a CI Specialist adheres to. They are motivated to pursue positive change and work with employees in facilitating recommended changes. A successful continuous improvement specialist has excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate with all levels of employees from upper management to production floor workers. They work with all positions to explain the reasons for changing processes and how to make those changes. Using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, the continuous improvement specialist leads the improvement efforts and trains others to implement them.
Being organized and adept at weighing and managing priorities is key for a successful continuous improvement professional since there can be competition for what is handled and when. Using keen analytical skills and synthesizing information comes into play when determining how current processes can be improved.Soft Skills:Passion for Continuous ImprovementAbility to communicate with all levels within the organizationExcellent written and oral communication skillsPredisposition to teach leaders a zero defect mentalityAbility to weigh and manage prioritiesSkilled at synthesis and analysisDetail orientedFlexibility and diplomacy when dealing with staff and coworkersAbility to make decisions as well as influence decision-makingStrong work habits focusing on safety, quality, and productivityOrganizational skillsAbility to multitaskProject managementCustomer serviceHard Skills:Continuous Improvement5SLean ManufacturingKaizenLean Six SigmaRoot Cause AnalysisValue Stream MappingProficiency in commonly used and specialized softwareStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including advanced skills with ExcelDemonstrated ability to work in high paced and changing environmentsRequired/Desired Education and QualificationsBachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Some employers require a Master's Degree in management or operations.Quality improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six SigmaContinuous Improvement Manager certification can demonstrate professionalism