Lean Coordinator

• ◆Execute long- and short-term objectives that support EOS goals and measurable business results.
• ◆Partner with plant personnel to identify, prioritize, address, and eliminate process-related obstacles.
• ◆Pull, validate, organize, and maintain data from production systems, reports, spreadsheets, visual-management boards, and other approved sources.
• ◆Read and interpret operational data to identify trends, gaps, abnormalities, and opportunities related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, cycle time, inventory, and other key performance indicators.
• ◆Break down data by site, value stream, line, product, shift, process step, time period, or other relevant category to make performance issues clear and actionable.
• ◆Create and share accurate, timely, and easy-to-understand data summaries, charts, spreadsheets, and visual-management updates with team members and leaders.
• ◆Apply structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis methods to data, including Pareto analysis, 5 Whys, fishbone analysis, process observation, and verification of contributing causes.
• ◆Coach and support team members in understanding performance data, defining problems, identifying root causes, selecting countermeasures, and tracking results.
• ◆Lead Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), Blitz RIE events, and Gemba Walks from preparation through follow-up, including defining scope, establishing baselines, facilitating team activities, documenting actions, and sustaining improvements.
• ◆Own pre-event and post-event standard work, action tracking, benefit validation, and communication of event outcomes.
• ◆Learn and apply value stream mapping techniques to improve information, material, and production flow.
• ◆Update and maintain visual performance tools, including mission control and MDI boards, using verified source data.
• ◆Conduct cycle-time analysis, time studies, work-balance and flow analysis, and workplace analysis to improve the use of people, machines, materials, information, and energy.
• ◆Assist with changes to systems and processes required to support EOS initiatives and sustain standard work.

Maintain regular in-person attendance with on-time arrival and departure. Work irregular hours on short notice when required; punctuality and dependability are job requirements.

• ✓Minimum of 24 months of manufacturing experience.
• ✓Demonstrated ability to pull, validate, organize, and interpret operational data from spreadsheets, production systems, reports, and visual-management tools.
• ✓Ability to break down data into meaningful categories, recognize trends and abnormalities, and communicate findings clearly to team members and leaders.
• ✓Working knowledge of structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis methods, with the ability to use data to identify causes and evaluate countermeasures.
• ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including creating spreadsheets, basic charts, summaries, and tracking tools for data-based metrics.
• ✓Demonstrated Lean thinking, teamwork, and the ability to facilitate or lead RIEs, Gemba Walks, and Blitz RIE events.
• ✓Ability to coach and support employees in understanding data, participating in problem solving, completing action items, and sustaining improvements.
• ✓Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills, with strong attention to data accuracy, detail, and follow-through.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• ✓A two year degree in a related field or at least 3 years’ experience in a process improvement functions at a manufacturing facility or distribution center.

No direct reports; however, prior supervisory or team-lead experience is beneficial. This role provides functional leadership