Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator

Do you want to help make a difference in building America's infrastructure?

Since 1953, Miller Pipeline has been a leader in building and maintaining America's infrastructure as a premier underground pipeline construction and repair contractor. Our workforce is made up of highly trained and skilled employees totaling over 5,000 with office locations in 23 states. While continually investing in gas infrastructure programs, Miller Pipeline's revenues have continued to grow year over year.

Thinking about joining our team and building a career here? There is no better time than now!

At Miller Pipeline you will gain:

• Growth opportunities for career advancement ( at Miller Pipeline)
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits
• A team-oriented atmosphere centered around our core values of Safety, Quality, Commitment, and Reputation ( )
• On-the-job work and safety training
• Employee recognition programs, Employee Care Fund, and more (also see )
• Take a look at our field work by watching the video.

Miller Pipeline is hiring a Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator to support 6S activities across the organization to drive safety and efficiency through workplace organization. This role will also:

• Serve as a Continuous Improvement (CI) change agent, facilitating 6S activities across the organization to drive safety and efficiency through workplace organization.
• Participate and lead CI events intended to review and refine processes through data.
• Develop recommendations and present summary findings to department leadership.
• Share success stories across the organization.
• Champion continuous improvement and lean across the organization; identify, train, and coach 6S champion resources, enabling them to lead 6S events on their own.

We are open to hiring outside of Indiana, out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply!


Main Responsibilities:

• Serve as the 6S Subject Matter Expert for the company.
• Solicit feedback from subject matter experts on 6S events and translate into ideas to improve; elevate ideas to leadership for approval and implementation.
• Support idea implementation and further refinement.
• Apply Lean tools to solve problems at the regional level with consideration of strategic corporate objectives.
• Follow up on action items to ensure timely completion.
• Develop and track sustainment through audits and checklists.
• Collaborate with operational areas to develop and maintain performance metrics, measurements, methods and targets.
• Use lean and continuous improvement tools such as process flow charts, checklists, templates, and guides to assist Miller Pipeline associates in implementing defined processes.
• Communicate progress, roadblocks and achievements with all stakeholders.
• Capture, document and share best practices; transfer data across the region; enable and encourage stakeholders across the region to adopt best practices.
• Proactively encourage a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist in identifying and enabling other Lean leaders and 6S Champions in achieving the company's vision of success.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years' professional work experience with some exposure to continuous improvement concepts and principles.
• Ability to travel frequently by vehicle and/or airplane (80%), including overnight travel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong math skills and effective written communication.
• Ability to build relationships in cross-functional team environment.
• Proven ability to work independently or with a team.
• Enjoy working with others to achieve a common goal.
• Tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent attention to detail and exceptional follow through.
• Highly self-motivated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a business related field from an accredited university.
• Project lead and reporting.
• Experience with Miller Pipeline's operations and/or CI processes.
• MS Visio; Monday.com; Sharepoint; MS Teams.