Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Position Overview: 

This position is responsible for communicating and supporting JM core values and delivering the JM experience.

The purpose of the Continuous Improvement Coordinator role is to support engineering work in operations, production, or maintenance environments. The CI Coordinator will be responsible for developing and training employees on safety/environmental/engineering activities, SOPs, JSAs, Manufacturing Specifications, and testing to assure operational flexibility and responsiveness.

Responsibilities: 

• Complete safety requirements as assigned
• Follow applicable Johns Manville procedures and policies
• Maintain safety, product quality, and manufacturing effectiveness through daily troubleshooting and resolution of process difficulties
• Drive safety involvement through completion of Safety Culture Assessment improvement activities per Safety Charter plans
• Understand problem solving methods and lead problem solving (RCCAs) as needed
• Analyze reports and defective processes/products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions
• Assist in any projects that are required for the operation
• Identify potential equipment concerns and submit work order notifications as required
• Work actively with operators, leaders and supervisors to allow for improved operational efficiency
• Assist in all matters related to product quality
• Maintain and track production metrics as required and communicate them
• Develop and implement methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure products are free from flaws and function as designed
• Support execution of Trial Plans (TPs) and other continuous improvement projects throughout the manufacturing process
• Provide solutions for research, development, and implementation
• Maintain standardization practices, development, and implementation
• Responsible for auxiliary production lines, pilot line and slitter. 
• Responsible for specs, sop’s etc.
• Responsible for process audits
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

Leadership Responsibilities:

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports for this position, but this person must have the skills to interact as a leader with all plant department employees.

Requirements: (education, skills, and abilities)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two to four years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated troubleshooting and mechanical understanding
• Expectations are 70/30 floor time- 70% floor 30% clerical
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and SAP
• Proven interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting and utilize problem solving capabilities

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements of this position are: (these requirements are typical for most of our manufacturing roles)                                                                                 

• The ability to stand for extended periods
• The ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 25 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.                                                                                             
• Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling)                                       
• The ability to work safely in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful work environment
• The ability to safely and effectively work in an often-dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold).                                                                                              
• The ability to withstand the rigors of working an 8-hour shift schedule.                 
• The ability to bend, stoop or kneel on a periodic basis.                                                                                              
• The ability to reach or work above the shoulder on a periodic basis.                                                                                       

Incumbents must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.