Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Legrand North America · Anaheim, CA
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $50k–$55k
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist continuous improvement role at Legrand North America (industrial) in Anaheim, CA.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma
- Base pay
- $50k–$55k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Continuous Improvement roles in California: typical posted base $109k–$167k. This one lists $50k–$55k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 25 continuous improvement openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 24 other live lean / ci postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 66% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 7+)
Typical $127k–$185k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 80%
- ✓ Six Sigma 64%
- Kaizen 64%
- Value stream mapping 56%
- Root cause 44%
- Black Belt 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Legrand North America
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Legrand North America in Anaheim
4 other open roles at this site.
- Process Engineer · Process
- Plant Manager-Anaheim, CA · Production · Manager
- Production Supervisor II (2nd Shift) · Production · Supervisor
- Continuous Improvement Specialist · Lean / CI · Specialist
Full description from Legrand North AmericaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
while adapting to future demands. Power & Thermal Management industry-leading brands include Approved Networks, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Ortronics, Kratos Industries, and ZPE Systems.
Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.
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At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to join the Power & Thermal Management division in Anaheim, CA.
This role is responsible for supporting daily Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities by providing hands-on support for the implementation and maintenance of process improvements, engaging employees in continuous improvement efforts, and sharing successful practices across the organization.
What Will You Do?
- •Support the planning, execution, and sustainment of Continuous Improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity improvements
- •Assist with data collection and analysis, problem-solving activities, standard work, visual management, and Lean improvement projects
- •Plan, perform, monitor, and follow up on process improvement activities to ensure compliance with established standards and identify opportunities for improvement
- •Support the implementation and sustainment of Shop Floor Management (SFM) processes, including visual management systems, KPI boards, action tracking, and daily accountability routines
- •Conduct routine audits to verify adherence to standardized work, 6S practices, and operational procedures
- •Other duties, as assigned
Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required; preferred certifications include Lean/Six Sigma and 5 Why’s Problem Solving
Experience: At least 1 year of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment is required; experience in Quality Control/Assurance is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment where frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, and handling tools is required
- •Must be able to lift 25 lbs. (40 lbs. occasionally)
- •Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, ESD protection, and composite-toe shoes
- •Must demonstrate accountability and ownership by taking initiative, honoring commitments, accepting responsibility for outcomes, and consistently delivering results
- •Must be able to actively listen and communicate respectfully, leading with integrity, empathy, and sound judgment while working collaboratively with others to identify practical solutions and support shared success
- •Ability to manage multiple programs and projects, operate effectively through ambiguity, and resolve conflict in a constructive manner is required
- •Must be highly organized and detail-oriented, with effective time management skills and the agility to successfully navigate evolving demands and deadlines
- •Must effectively balance team and individual responsibilities; demonstrate objectivity and openness to different perspectives; value collaboration and collective success over personal recognition; and contribute positively to team morale and a supportive workplace culture
- •Must demonstrate initiative by proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, addressing challenges, and taking appropriate action with minimal direction
- •Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to create professional documents and presentations, analyze and manage data, communicate effectively, and support productivity in a fast-paced business environment is required
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