Continuous Improvement Coordinator

The Continuous Improvement Coordinator is a hands‑on floor execution leader who owns CI project delivery end‑to‑end — from opportunity identification and financial validation, through plant‑level buy‑in and implementation, to verified sustained results. Responsibilities Project Execution (High Velocity): Opportunity Identification – conduct time studies, workflow analysis, identify labor and process inefficiencies, quantify savings opportunities. Financial Validation – confirm savings logic with Finance and plant leadership; establish performance baselines prior to launch. Execution & Implementation – implement line balancing, staffing adjustments, standard work, visual controls; monitor early‑stage performance daily. Buy‑In & Change Leadership – align plant managers, supervisors, leads, and operators; drive bottom‑up engagement and accountability. Sustainment & Verification – validate post‑implementation performance; conduct 60–90 day sustainment audits; close projects only after financial validation – not on implementation date. Impact Abilities Uses PDCA‑thinking to test changes quickly and avoid opinion‑based decisions; each change is a hypothesis with measurable validation. Build habits of daily improvement and coaching in frontline leaders; sustainment over heroics embedding CI into daily management. Reinforce principle‑based behaviors (respect for every individual, process focus, transparency) that sustain results long after the event ends. Financial ownership discipline – validates savings with Finance, tracks baseline‑to‑target performance, ensures no soft claims. Cross‑site replication mindset – documents and shares successful implementations so wins scale across the network. Qualifications 3–7 years manufacturing operations or CI experience; led at least 2 measurable improvement projects. Demonstrated ability to lead improvement events and implement changes directly on the production floor. Demonstrated history of savings validated by Finance – not self‑reported. Ability to influence frontline and supervisory teams without direct authority. Strong analytical skills – Excel proficiency required (time studies, tracking, data analysis). Lead and facilitate CI initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement. Identify, analyse and resolve operational issues using structured problem‑solving methodologies. Plan, lead, and execute Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops (hours to 1–2 days, small‑to‑mid scale). Partner with site leadership to develop and execute improvement roadmaps at the site execution level. Apply and coach teams on Lean/CI tools: Fishbone Diagrams; 5‑Why Analysis; Line Balancing; Takt Time Analysis; Standard Work; Root Cause Analysis. Floor‑first executor – high energy, production‑floor presence; comfortable running time studies and facilitating working sessions. Practical problem solver – uses data to identify constraints, not just describe them. Change leadership with frontline teams – clear expectations, follow‑through, accountability at operator and lead level. Strong organisation and project closure discipline – no open loops; projects close with validated, sustained results. Clear communication – bridges operators, supervisors, and plant leadership effectively. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or a related field (or equivalent high‑impact manufacturing leadership experience). Food manufacturing / cold environment experience. Bilingual (English / Spanish). Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent practical Lean training. Familiarity with CI project tracking tools (e.g., Monday.com or similar). Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, bending and moving through production areas. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Regular exposure to cold food manufacturing environments (≈36°F–40°F in refrigerated areas). PPE and GMP compliance required at all facilities. Moderate noise levels; hearing protection provided where required. F&S is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Join us in shaping the future of F&S Fresh Foods! #J-18808-Ljbffr