MDI Coordinator
$58,800–$78,500 year
On-siteWisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
The MDI Coordinator serves as the site’s technical subject-matter expert for the McCain Driving Impact (MDI) continuous improvement system, ensuring the operational integrity, configuration, and governance of MDI tools, systems, and documentation. Working under the MDI Manager’s strategic direction, this role conducts independent analysis to identify technical gaps, develop data-driven recommendations, and produce deliverables such as technical assessments, governance outputs, and analytical reports. The position emphasizes non-manual, analysis-focused work and coaching to strengthen MDI tool proficiency across the site, with responsibilities spanning governance, data quality, and performance evaluation against global MDI standards. Work environment is office-based with periodic exposure to plant settings; role requires collaboration, technical advisory capabilities, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable guidance for plant performance and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, or a related field preferred; or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and substantial relevant work experience demonstrating equivalent analytical and technical advisory competency
- Demonstrated experience independently analyzing complex operational or process performance data and translating findings into structured written recommendations or technical assessments
- Experience in a technical subject-matter expert, program governance, or internal specialist capacity where independent judgment in forming data-driven recommendations was required
- Proficiency with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, TPM, MDI, or equivalent)
- Strong proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools; advanced Excel, Office Word, and PowerPoint skills required. Power BI experience (or similar tool) highly desired
- Strong computer and technology troubleshooting skills, including MDIxAI or equivalent digital manufacturing platforms
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in technically ambiguous situations and develop sound recommendations without requiring step-by-step supervisory direction
- Thorough knowledge of plant operations sufficient to independently assess operational conditions and interpret data in context
- Ability to work collaboratively within a defined strategic framework and escalate appropriately to the MDI Manager on matters of organizational or cross-site significance
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience
- analytical and technical advisory competency
- Lean/ TPM/ MDI experience or equivalent
- Power BI experience or similar data visualization tools
- advanced Excel and Office skills
- data analysis and reporting proficiency
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