Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Join our dynamic team at Frankston Packaging, a leading provider in the label and packaging industry. Located in the heart of Tyler, Texas, we specialize in delivering innovative packaging solutions to a wide array of industries. We are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by a dedicated team that thrives on creating value for our clients.
 

Primary responsibilities of a Continuous Improvement Specialist

• Identifying opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and cost reduction
• Planning, facilitating, and executing continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools
• Teaching, leading, and coaching cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology
• Working to continuously improve processes both on the production floor as well as transactional by collaborating with multiple functions such as logistics

Some core responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Specialist:

• Clearly defining program objectives and scope
• Evaluating and prioritizing potential improvements based on gains and required effort
• Securing employee commitment (ex: process managers) for proactive change management
• Establishing a clear and well-articulated implementation plan
• Establishing criteria for the project’s success and preparing a sound statement of constraints/limiting factors
• Appropriately implementing principles of governance
• Resolving technical problems such as formulation, equipment, product, interpretation of regulations, and resource availability
• Identifying intervention priorities and indicators
• Conducting detailed analysis of the current situation that accurately describes the issues
• Specifying deliverables, outcome indicators, and performance-measured indicators
• Identifying available resources (for example, people, material, and finances)
• Mapping out in detail the desired situation
• Clearly defining methodology
• Accurately analyzing options including impact and feasibility
• Specifying obstacles and ways to overcome them through continuous improvement
• Regularly monitoring the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefits

 

Required and Desired Skills

Continuous Improvement Specialists need to have a passion for not being satisfied with the status quo. Complacency is definitely NOT something that a CI Specialist adheres to. They are motivated to pursue positive change and work with employees in facilitating recommended changes. A successful continuous improvement specialist has excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate with all levels of employees from upper management to production floor workers. They work with all positions to explain the reasons for changing processes and how to make those changes. Using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, the continuous improvement specialist leads the improvement efforts and trains others to implement them. 

Being organized and adept at weighing and managing priorities is key for a successful continuous improvement professional since there can be competition for what is handled and when. Using keen analytical skills and synthesizing information comes into play when determining how current processes can be improved.

Soft Skills:

• Passion for Continuous Improvement
• Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Predisposition to teach leaders a zero defect mentality
• Ability to weigh and manage priorities
• Skilled at synthesis and analysis
• Detail oriented
• Flexibility and diplomacy when dealing with staff and coworkers
• Ability to make decisions as well as influence decision-making
• Strong work habits focusing on safety, quality, and productivity
• Organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Project management
• Customer service

Hard Skills:

• Continuous Improvement
• 5S
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Lean Six Sigma
• Root Cause Analysis
• Value Stream Mapping
• Proficiency in commonly used and specialized software
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including advanced skills with Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work in high paced and changing environments

Required/Desired Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, finance, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Some employers require a Master’s Degree in management or operations.
• Quality improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement Manager certification can demonstrate professionalism