Continuous Improvement Coodinator - (Portage, MI)

Position summary The Continuous Improvement Coordinator is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, equipment, manufacturing layouts, and providing manufacturing production support. Leads process improvement activities to include: in-process defect reduction, scrap reduction, set-up / changeover reduction, productivity improvement, and overall improvement in OEE. ? Facilitates manufacturing, logistics, and business process kaizen events ? Develop, update, and own the continuous improvement processes, metrics, and any associated tools ? Participates in tactical planning for the continuous improvement work to be done in concert with CI Manager and leadership. ? Contributes to the development and promotion of standard work and production basics across the organization ? Uses knowledge of waste elimination tools and techniques to identify clinical and operational opportunities for improvement, ? Responsible for proposing and managing projects including tracking costs, assessing resources