Lean Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Bosch · West Memphis, AR
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 2 days ago
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A specialist continuous improvement role at Bosch (automotive) in West Memphis, AR.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Root cause
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About the role
Education
- ✓High School Diploma/ GED required.
- ✓Associate degree in Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
- ✓Equivalent combination of education and relevant Lean Manufacturing experience may be considered.
Skills, Abilities, & Experience
- ✓Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel (Pivot Tables, Reports, and basic Macros), Word, and PowerPoint
- ✓Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Distribution, Warehouse Operations, or Manufacturing environments
- ✓Experience leading process improvement initiatives and cross-functional teams
- ✓Experience conducting audits, facilitating training, and implementing standardized work preferred.
- ✓Analytical & problem-solving skills
- ✓Excellent written and oral communication skills (technical writing skills)
- ✓Knowledge of policies, programs, regulations and procedures; as they relate to ISO standards and procedures
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The Lean Continuous Improvement Coordinator is responsible for supporting and driving operational excellence initiatives throughout the facility by partnering with area leaders and associates to identify, analyze, and eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve process efficiency. Utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles and Bosch Production System (BPS) tools, this hands-on production-floor role leads continuous improvement activities, facilitates employee engagement, supports process audits and sustainment efforts, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement. The coordinator also develops and maintains Workplace Process Instructions (WPIs) using Microsoft Office applications and supports performance measurement through key operational metrics.
This position will be on the production floor and responsible for the following:
- •Lead and sustain 5S and Layered Process Confirmation (LPC) programs, including audits, corrective actions, follow-up, and performance reporting.
- •Identify, coordinate, and document continuous improvement projects using A3 problem-solving and
other Bosch Production System (BPS) tools to reduce waste, cost, defects, and process inefficiencies.
- •Train and coach employees and operational teams on BPS principles, Lean tools, standard work, and continuous improvement practices.
- •Review SmartLocker Vision reports and communicate RF device status, exceptions, and required follow up actions to operational leaders.