Rate of Pay: Based Upon Experience
Working Hours: Monday - Friday
8 hrs
Reports to: Roofing Plant Leader
SUMMARY
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator is an hourly position that reports to the Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader. The CI Coordinator is critical in assisting with the coordination of R&A site continuous improvement initiatives focused on sustained improvement of site operations through waste elimination, lean manufacturing approaches and employee engagement.
The CI Coordinator leads projects, participates in the execution of training plans for employees and performs the role of trainer for plant personnel in the area of continuous improvement. The CI coordinator will assist in leading and facilitating temporary continuous improvement teams for the purpose of changing processes and procedures to:
- Establish short and long term safety, quality and productivity improvements
- Facilitate problem solving methods
- Eliminate waste
- Develop standard operating procedures, standard work, single point lessons, etc.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate leadership and the ability to lead teams to solve problems
- Assist in leading, training and facilitating teams through lean events including but not limited to: Kaizen events, 5S, Lean Daily Management, Waste Elimination, Managing for Daily Improvement, Six Sigma projects, Visual Factory, Flow Mapping and other similar improvement processes
- Assist with the development of event charters, solicit participation and coordinate logistics for successful events
- Plan, organize and coordinate several events and improvement activities at the same time
- Educate and coach team members how to effectively execute lean processes and techniques
- Work with and/or lead teams in Kaizen events
- Work with and/or temporarily lead TPM teams. Work with the Operations Leader and Asphalt Plant Leader to coordinate the effectiveness of the Medina site TPM teams
- Include safety and quality items in all continuous improvement activities and events
- Guide, train and motivate those within scope of influence to achieve positive outcomes for improvement activities
- Provide guidance and support for problem solving and problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships
- Champion the effectiveness of the Medina site layered process audits, Critical to Quality (CTQ), and Perfect Process activities
- Revisit former event sites to ensure safety, quality and productivity gains are sustained
- Give regular feedback to employees and leadership on the progress of continuous improvement activities and events
- Able to perform and coordinate administrative tasks relative to any continuous improvement initiative
- Complete presentations and reports for initiatives. Document event outcomes
- Become a certified Lean Facilitator/Lean Practitioner and Six Sigma Green Belt
- Use observations, measurements and data to determine project opportunities and safety, quality and productivity improvements
- Analyze information and data and take appropriate action
- Engage appropriate personnel and resources to resolve equipment problems
- Participate in various training seminars and conferences as directed by the Continuous Improvement Department
- Participate in Safety VIP (Pink card, BBS/Hazard Hunt, TPM Team member)
- Perform other related duties consistent with the nature of the job, as instructed by CI Leader or Site Leader
- Learn and use basic Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)
- Apply basic computer skills to utilize various computer software applications (AQ, Minitab, Aspentech and others as needed)
- This role requires approximately 6 months of training to reach desired performance levels
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The employee should hold the following abilities:
- Must work well in team environment
- Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
- Must have the ability to multi-task
- Must be able to work independently
- Must possess strong leadership skills
- Must have the ability to drive Lean/Six Sigma techniques
- Must have a strong commitment to safety
- Must have a strong commitment to quality
- Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
- Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
- Must have ability to do basic math
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES
The employee must be able to:
- Operate a computer and other keyboard instruments
- Become proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Learn and become proficient in job-related software (i.e. SAP, POP Aspentech, Minitab)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The employee should have the following:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
- 2+ years related experience and/or training in an industrial environment (Roofing Manufacturing experience preferred)
- 2-year degree or higher is preferred
- Formal training in Lean/Six Sigma (i.e. Lean Practitioner or Green Belt) is preferred
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires:
- Ability to work varying shifts as required
- Exposure to hot/cold temperatures
- Exposure to noise and ability to wear hearing protection
- Sitting continuously
- Standing frequently
- Walking frequently
- Bending occasionally
- Lifting, carrying/moving up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Must be drug and alcohol free
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) develops, manufactures and markets insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. Global in scope and human in scale, the company’s market-leading businesses use their deep expertise in materials, manufacturing and building science to develop products and systems that save energy and improve comfort in commercial and residential buildings. Through its glass reinforcements business, the company makes thousands of products lighter, stronger and more durable. Ultimately, Owens Corning people and products make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning posted 2017 sales of $6.4 billion and employs 19,000 people in 37 countries. It has been a Fortune 500® company for 64 consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com. A career at Owens Corning offers the ability to enhance your expertise and achieve your personal and professional aspirations. Through it all, we’ll empower you with an environment that encourages open communication and big ideas, competitive pay for your performance, comprehensive benefits, and more opportunities to make your impact. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.
Owens Corning is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
