Continuous Improvement Coordinator - 1st shift, $22.81 hourly

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting the transition to Lean/SPS Manufacturing at the facility level. Primary responsibility is to ensure there is an effective transformation from traditional batch manufacturing to Lean/SPS Manufacturing by removing waste from the value stream and improving throughput to develop the future state value stream map for the facility. The Continuous Improvement Coordinator will coordinate these activities with the Continuous Improvement Manager.

Essential Functions:

· Support initiatives that integrate Lean/SPS throughout the facility, using continuous improvement (CI) tools such as; kaizen events, 5S, Six-Sigma, “standard work”, OEE, mistake proofing, etc. to reduce waste, optimize capital assets and improving throughput.

· Contribute to the manufacturing facility to achieve productivity, inventory, quality, throughput, space and safety objectives established for the facility.

· Support the 5S process within the facility.

· Support the training and education plan facility wide to ensure associates possess the knowledge and skill required to implement and maintain Lean/SPS efforts

· Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards.

· Take an active role in caring for the equipment to prevent breakdowns and defects and help increase overall equipment efficiency through 5S, TPM (total productive maintenance), and other Lean Manufacturing initiatives directed by the Sedalia site.

· The CI Coordinator will be required to meet satisfactory performance requirements as determined by the Manager.

· Additional responsibilities include good housekeeping and other assignments as directed by the Manager.

· The employee shall be able to work overtime as requested and posted by management.

Specific Duties:

· Support kaizen event leaders

· Implement effective visual manufacturing boards throughout the facility.

· Perform 5S audits to ensure gains are made and to sustain improvements

· Sustain gains implemented through kaizen events.

· Function as a change agent.

· Ensure “standard work” is vigorously implemented using straightforward work instructions to sustain the improvements

· Support the follow-up efforts established from Kaizen events

· All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Two years minimum experience in manufacturing environment

· Strong quantitative and analytical skills

· Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

· Basic skills in Microsoft Office programs.

· Ability to develop valuable process maps.

· Ability to manage assigned projects

· Willingness to take risks on solutions and decisions

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively facilitate and communicate at all levels of the organization.

· Must be results oriented, energetic, proactive, a team player, with the ability to think conceptually and strategically

· Ability to effectively present information to varying groups of associates.

Physical Requirements:

· Must have normal field of vision

· Must be capable of lifting 30 lbs.

· Must have vision corrected to 20/20

· Capable of effective written and oral communication

· Ability to distinguish color differences.

· Second and third shift support may be required.

· Ability to read instructions represented in manuals, drawings, schematics etc. and follow them with precision

· FT/ Walkie Certification

· Experience and ability in using hand tools

Dimensions:

· Build strategic working relationships

· Building trust

· Communications

· Decision making

· Facilitating change

· Gaining commitment

· Information monitoring

· Initiating Action

· Leading through vision and actions

· Planning and Organizing

· Risk taking

· Technical / Professional knowledge

· Follow Up

· Applied Learning

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. 

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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