Continuous Improvement Coord

Job Title:                   Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Department:           Operations

Reports to:              Site Leader   

Supervises:             N/A   

FLSA Status:           Nonexempt  

Date:                               4/3/2025        

The CI Coordinator position works in partnership with the plant leadership, TPM Coordinator, and TPM pillar teams to develop and execute strong FI processes and practices that drive business results.

The position is responsible for driving focused improvement initiatives and integrating FI into the Minneapolis culture with a goal of achieving zero losses. This is accomplished by generating a high level of employee engagement and utilizing various FI problem solving tools. This position assists with educating employees and leadership on the importance of their engagement toward expanding focused improvement efforts and sharing best practices. This includes leading improvement projects, participating in the execution of training plans for employees and assisting in training on focused improvement efforts.

Measures of Success:

• Partnering with employees in all TPM areas to drive engagement,
• understanding, and expansion
• Drive focused improvement in downtime/slowtime, quality, productivity and
• reduction of costs during the Journey to JIPM Certification
• TPM FI Pillar execution
• Measured improvement of the Owens Corning TPM Audit/Assessment

Scores

Active participant in safety practices at the plant

• Complete all required plant safety training
• Lead by example in all safety initiatives
• Notify member of Minneapolis Leadership Team in the case of any accident, near miss, or on-the-job injury
• Comply with all plant rules, safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Demonstrate the commitment to TPM and the plant’s mission in driving to zero losses; fostering open communication, employee engagement, and autonomous operation
• Support Pillar Leaders to coordinate the expansion and effectiveness of the Minneapolis site TPM teams

• Train, coach, and develop all levels of leadership and teams on TPM and FI tools
• Develop standard operating procedures, standard work, OPLs, and other tools
• Educate and coach the team on how to effectively execute lean processes and techniques
• Attend all TPM meetings, working with leaders to advance team capabilities in problem solving, critical thinking, and analysis of issues to root cause solutions
• Facilitate problem solving methods
• Drive results of Autonomous Maintenance (AM), steps 1-3 completion
• Partner with the T&D training team to create and deliver knowledge-based training on FI steps
• Perform the role of process expert for FI
• Lead FI efforts in all TPM areas to drive to zero losses

Display effective leadership competencies and continued efforts in self-development

• Plan, organize, and coordinate several events and improvement activities at the same time
• Provide guidance and support for problem solving and problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and working relationships
• Give regular feedback to employees and the leadership team on the progress of FI activities and events
• Able to perform and coordinate administrative tasks relative to any TPM and FI initiatives
• Become a certified Lean Facilitator/Lean Practitioner and Six Sigma Green Belt
• Participate in various internal training seminars and conferences
• Lead by example in all safety initiatives
• Perform other related duties consistent with the nature of the job, as instructed by Site Leader

• Strong commitment to quality

• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to lead and drive teams to perform at an optimum level
• Ability to drive TPM/Lean/Six Sigma techniques
• Basic understanding of the process equipment used in the facility
• Work well in both a team environment and independently
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to do basic math
• Able to read, write, and speak English

A strong candidate must be able to:

▪ Operate a computer and other keyboard instruments

▪ Become proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and other job-related software,

such as SAP, POP AspenTech, and Minitab

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

▪ High School Diploma or equivalent

▪ 2+ years related experience and/or training in an industrial environment,

preferably in roofing manufacturing

▪ 2-year degree or higher is preferred

▪ Formal training in Lean/Six Sigma is preferred

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

A strong candidate should possess the ability to:

• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs without assistance

• Ability to routinely lift up to 80 lbs with assistance

• Work for up to 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment

• Operate/sit/drive, as required during shift work lasting 12 hours.

• Routinely ascend and descend stairs and forklift to enter work areas

• Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – steel toed

shoes, ear plugs, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) as

necessary for task

• Push/drive floor sweeping and cleaning equipment or tools as necessary

for housekeeping duties

• Schedule flexibility as needed to accommodate operation needs

It is a requirement to be a U.S. citizen OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.