Continuous Improvement Coordinator
On-siteAuburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Investigate recurring manufacturing and operational issues, gather relevant information, and identify root causes and practical corrective actions. Analyze production, quality, inventory, workflow, and other business data to identify trends, exceptions, and improvement opportunities. Review Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, manufacturing information, and system data to identify inaccuracies contributing to downstream problems. Map and review processes to understand how information, materials, and work move through the business, identifying gaps, bottlenecks, and unnecessary steps. Work directly with production employees and cross-functional teams to understand how processes operate in practice and validate potential causes of problems. Support and coordinate assigned corrective actions and improvement projects from initial problem definition through implementation, verification, and follow-up. Develop and own action plans for assigned problems, working with Management to coordinate implementation, assign tasks, and verify that completed actions achieve intended results. Develop reports and clear summaries that communicate findings, support decision-making, and help teams understand problems and recommended actions. Track improvement actions, responsibilities, and completion dates, and measure whether implemented changes are delivering expected results. Help standardize successful improvements through updated documentation, processes, system information, and standard work to prevent problems from recurring. Partner with Operations, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and other teams to investigate issues, coordinate solutions, and understand upstream and downstream impacts.
Required Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering support, quality, supply chain, continuous improvement, or a related environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues, identify patterns, distinguish symptoms from root causes, and follow problems through resolution
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies across manufacturing documentation, processes, and system data
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with the ability to organize, analyze, and communicate operational data
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate documentation, prioritize activities, and follow action items through completion
- Ability to work effectively across departments and influence improvement without direct supervisory authority
- Willingness and ability to work both in an office environment and directly on the manufacturing floor
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred
- Relevant manufacturing or operational experience may be considered in place of formal education
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems, Bills of Materials, routings, item-master information, or manufacturing data preferred
- General understanding of manufacturing processes, production documentation, materials, inventory, and process flow
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, standard work, root cause analysis, or similar improvement methodologies preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively work with employees, supervisors, managers, and technical teams across multiple departments
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