Process Improvement Coordinator Our well-established manufacturing client is seeking a Process Improvement Coordinator to join the team at their Milford, NH facility. You’ll be responsible for leading and driving the production department’s continuous improvement and training initiatives. If you are a strong communicator with prior Lean manufacturing experience, then consider this full-time, direct-hire role with comprehensive benefits.Responsibilities of the Process Improvement Coordinator

• Promote a customer-centric team culture of continuous improvement with new and existing tools
• Help identify and implement solutions to correct safety issues
• Plan, perform, and implement improvement initiatives related to product quality, production processes, training systems, and new product introduction
• Coordinate with the Training Manager to identify, develop, and ensure adherence to training requirements
• Work closely with Production teams to identify and document opportunities for improvement, communicate them to management, and make recommendations on how to address the challenges
• Assist and coach Production teams on process improvement implementations and training initiatives, and help them perform cost and benefit analyses
• Collect, analyze, and present metrics
• Solicit and follow up on process improvement suggestions from internal customers
• Work cross-functionally to assist in developing, communicating, implementing, and auditing 5S and Lean practices
• Schedule and deliver Lean, 5S, and other trainings, as needed
• Research, propose, and purchase non-standard items required for teams to effectively manufacture products
• Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned

Qualifications of the Process Improvement Coordinator

• 2 years of process improvement leadership experience in a production environment
• Electronics manufacturing experience a plus
• Associate degree and prior lean manufacturing training
• Prior Lean manufacturing implementation leading to substantial cost savings
• Strong background in process improvement methodologies, including but not limited to: Cell design, Kanban, 5S, One-Piece Flow, Value Stream mapping, Mistake Proofing, Standardized Work, Heijunka scheduling, Time and Motion studies, and Kaizen Event facilitation
• Experience identifying opportunities to reduce waste
• Active listener with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision independently and in a team setting
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Microsoft Visio, Smartsheet, or other Process/Value Stream mapping software a plus
• Experience with Power BI or other statistical analysis software a plus

Please share your resume in confidence for this Process Improvement Coordinator opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!To apply, please email an MS Word copy of your resume to claflamme@leddygroup.com, call 603-766-2004, or apply online at www.leddygroup.com.IND71Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.About Leddy GroupWe are a privately owned, regional staffing company serving northern New England since 1994. We are real people helping real people find meaningful employment through our specialties: Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, Engineering, HR, Industrial and Skilled Manufacturing.