S Engineering & Continuous Improv Coordinator

About the Role:

The Engineering & Continuous Improvement Coordinator plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence within a manufacturing environment by leading and coordinating continuous improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for identifying inefficiencies, developing strategic solutions, and implementing process enhancements that increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality. The coordinator collaborates closely with engineering teams, production staff, and management to ensure alignment of improvement projects with organizational goals. By leveraging data analysis and lean manufacturing principles, the role ensures sustainable improvements and fosters a culture of continuous development. Ultimately, this position contributes significantly to the company’s competitive advantage by optimizing manufacturing processes and supporting innovation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on process improvement or engineering support.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulatory compliance in manufacturing.
• Project management experience with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or similar software.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, waste, and areas for improvement using data-driven methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality assurance, and production to develop and implement process improvements.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to promote lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement culture among employees.
• Monitor and report on the progress and impact of improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Support the engineering team in designing and modifying equipment or processes to optimize manufacturing performance.
• Maintain documentation of process changes, standard operating procedures, and improvement outcomes.
• Assist in the development and deployment of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness.

Skills:

The required skills enable the coordinator to systematically analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement, ensuring that changes are data-driven and effective. Strong communication skills are essential for facilitating collaboration between engineering, production, and management teams, as well as for conducting training sessions that promote continuous improvement culture. Analytical skills are used daily to interpret production data, monitor KPIs, and measure the success of implemented initiatives. Project management experience enhances the ability to lead complex improvement projects and sustain long-term operational excellence. Proficiency with software tools supports efficient data analysis and documentation, enabling the coordinator to maintain accurate records and generate insightful reports that guide decision-making.