Continuous Improvement and Safety Coordinator

Overview Supports the development, implementation, and sustainment of the site safety program. Plans, schedules, and implements continuous improvement activities (e.g., Kaizen events and related LEAN initiatives) on the production floor and in the office. Trains and educates both production and office staff in LEAN principles to ensure that LEAN practices are sustained throughout the production and office environments. Responsibilities • Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive site safety program in compliance with industry regulations and company standards.

• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide safety training to employees and promote a culture of safety awareness, driving continuous improvement in safety performance metrics.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture in the workplace.
• Observe established safety regulations and procedures.
• Fully understand LEAN principles and tools.
• Plan, design, and implement LEAN processes in production and office work areas.
• Train and educate employees in all aspects of LEAN.
• Ensure that implemented LEAN principles and tools are understood and sustained.
• Analyze processes/workflows and recommend machinery, hand tools, process improvements, or procedures to improve product quality, reduce lead times, and reduce manpower requirements.
• Assist the CI Manager with leading Kaizen events, lean manufacturing training, and tool roll‑out, and lead events and training where desired.
• Conform with the organization’s ISO 9001 & 14001 requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements and Experience A Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from a four‑year college desired, or a minimum of a two‑year degree (A.A.) with 3–5 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as deemed appropriate. Language Ability Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English; ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Physical Demands Frequent sitting, climbing or balancing, standing, walking, stooping, and kneeling; use of hands, reach with hands and arms; occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds. Requires clear and effective communication. Work Environment Moderately to loud noise levels in the shop environment. Occasional work in wet or humid conditions, around toxic or caustic chemicals, in outdoor weather conditions, with risk of electric shock, and around vibration. Frequent proximity to moving mechanical parts and fumes of airborne particles. Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Additional Notes Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH