Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Zekelman Industries · Cambridge, OH
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist continuous improvement role at Zekelman Industries (metals) in Cambridge, OH. Develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs focused on process improvement, safety, and operational excellence.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Root cause
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How this role compares
Against 23 other live lean / ci postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $107k–$152k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 88%
- ✓ Six Sigma 63%
- Value stream mapping 54%
- ✓ 5S 46%
- ✓ Root cause 42%
- Kaizen 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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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 Zekelman Industries
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: Zekelman Industries in Cambridge
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Full description from Zekelman IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Continuous Improvement Coordinator supports the organization’s continuous improvement efforts by analyzing processes, identifying opportunities, and coordinating initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall performance. This role works across departments to ensure improvements align with business goals and foster a culture of excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Coordinate and track continuous improvement projects from planning to completion.
- ◆Develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs focused on process improvement, safety, and operational excellence.
- ◆Collect and analyze data to identify inefficiencies, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
- ◆Collaborate with department leaders to identify training needs, implement process changes and standard practices.
- ◆Facilitate meetings, training sessions, and improvement workshops.
- ◆Monitor results of improvement efforts and prepare progress and performance reports.
- ◆Document improvement activities, including project timelines, outcomes, and savings.
- ◆Assist in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- ◆Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
Qualifications
- ✓Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- ✓Prior experience in process improvement, project coordination, or operations preferred.
- ✓Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
- ✓Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of project management or data analysis tools a plus.
- ✓Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S or other improvement methodologies preferred. Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
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You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
Come build a career you believe in.
Core Competencies
- •Strong organizational and project coordination abilities
- •Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- •Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- •Results-driven with attention to detail
- •Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- •Adaptability and willingness to embrace change
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We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.