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Trelleborg Group

Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Trelleborg Group, Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States, 54751


Tasks and ResponsibilitiesIdentifies and facilitates improvement projects, training/ workshops to drive cultural changeProvides training on foundational continual improvement concepts and toolsProvides training/coaching & mentoring for project leaders in both basic and advanced continual improvement concepts and toolsProvides training/coaching & mentoring for department champions to enable them with the knowledge and skills needed for them to facilitate changes, transfer knowledge and increase the C.I. culture in their functional areasLeads and facilitates improvement projects as neededCreates/maintains a system to capture & communicate return and results for process improvementsAssists departments in determining relevant metrics for their area that align with corporate metrics & goalsAssists departments in planning improvement projects for their area that align to the corporate metrics & goals •Collaborates with employees to identify and implement continuous improvement projects •Assists departments in establishing a system to capture, prioritize, and implement improvement ideas •Establishes/maintains improvement program metrics & reporting for the facility •Collects, curates, and utilizes data to improve the CI programEducation and Experience

Required:

4 year degree in Engineering, Project Management, Communications, Process Improvement or equivalent2 years training personnel and/or leading a team using lean improvement methodologies/tools, such as: 8 wastes, PDCA/A3, process mapping, and 6SPrevious experience in manufacturingUnderstanding of ISO9001 or 13485 standardsDesired:

Supervisory certification or experienceLean and/or greenbelt training/certificationExperience with clean room, medical and/or contract manufacturing.Experience with H&M processes such as molding, trimming, post-cure, tumbling, washing, assembly, packaging, labeling and shipping, transfer molding, milling, trimming, extrusion, slitting, microscopes with reticle, trimming tools and bonding equipmentExperience with using and teaching lean and sigma improvement methodologies, such as: 8 wastes, PDCA/A3 & DMAIC, process mapping, JIT principles, Jidoka principles, visual workplace & 6S, SMED &TPMEstablished team facilitation and analytical problem-solving techniquesCompetencies

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English languageAbility to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectivelyAbility to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performanceAbility to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlinesWillingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakesDesire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriatelyCommitment to making improvements company wide •Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office, Visio and ERP programs •Strong interpersonal and leadership skills •Team facilitation and analytical problem-solving skills •Ability to motivate teams and lead change at all levels of the organization •Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilitiesTravel requirements

Minimal local travel as required

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran,

disability, or any other status protected by state or federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)