Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Description:

The primary responsibility of this position will be to support manufacturing, maintenance, and quality, complete capital and facility projects and monitor/maintain processes. The goal will be to keep the extrusion lines running continuously and efficiently while producing a product that meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations. Designing, planning and implementing improvements to all aspects of the production processes to continually improve the efficiency of each department.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with Modern-Mill Safety Policies and Procedures
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
• Set and Start-up the lab extruder for trials
• Manage projects both capital and facility
• Manage budgets and complete timelines
• Write reports, create graphs, and complete presentations in front of Senior Staff
• Understand chemical formulations
• Work unsupervised or with a team environment
• Examine product for defects and correct them.
• Measure the product to ensure it is within Modern-Mill Specs.
• Notify Management/Supervisor/Quality of any quality or equipment issues.
• Can use software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 1 year of manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of extrusion processes
• Mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to work long hours

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Degree Preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in similar role without degree is acceptable
• Lean Six Sigma or Six Sigma preferred

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Prolong standing or in stationary position
• Complete repetitive movements such as typing
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Complete repetitive movements
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and safety shoe protection)
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.