What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement / GPS Coordinator position at TEQ Thermoform Engineered Quality, LLC?
As part of Toppan’s commitment to world-class manufacturing, the GPS (Global Performance System) Coordinator is a key driver of operational excellence, cultural transformation, and lean manufacturing deployment. This role leads Division-wide initiatives to implement GPS pillars and tools across 7 sites—driving safety, productivity, quality, and cost improvements. The Coordinator will be a floor-focused change agent, supporting pillar teams, training associates, and ensuring execution of best practices across all departments. What you’ll be doing: Deploy and sustain all GPS pillars (Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Productivity, Cost, People Development) across departments. Train, coach, and mentor employees at all levels on GPS tools and methodologies, including 5S, DTM, DMAIC, and problem-solving techniques. Act as the liaison between plant leadership and corporate/divisional practitioners to align priorities and drive accountability. Support cross-functional teams in setting and achieving performance goals using KPIs and visual management systems. Maintain and audit model machine boards, team communication boards, and daily tracking metrics for clarity, consistency, and accuracy. Facilitate and participate in Kaizen events, rapid improvement events, and other Lean/Six Sigma initiatives. Coach pillar team leaders on goal setting, standardized work, and gap analysis to drive progress across all areas. Ensure proper calculation and communication of losses (OEE, scrap, downtime) and provide root cause insight and improvement paths. Support internal reviews and audits; prepare materials and performance reporting as requested by corporate teams. Walk the floor with plant leaders weekly to review visual controls, OPLs, 5S compliance, and reinforce best practices. Additional Responsibilities as Assigned. This is an onsite position located out of our Huntley, IL Facility We’d love to hear from you if: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations, or Manufacturing preferred. 3 years of experience in manufacturing, with exposure to Lean or CI systems (GPS, GPS, TPM, etc.). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; able to develop training materials and performance dashboards. Hands-on experience leading or supporting lean manufacturing, pillar teams, or OEE-based initiatives. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. Strong communication and coaching skills across multiple levels of the organization. Comfortable spending time on the production floor and working all shifts as needed. High integrity, organizational discipline, and commitment to measurable results. Our Thermoformed and Flexible Packaging business serves North America, Latin America and Europe with 22 locations. We create and manufacture sustainable packaging solutions. Our customers span the food, retail, and medical sectors. Our packaging meets the needs of a wide range of applications including snacks, condiments, healthcare items, prepared meals, fresh produce, coffee, and pet food. We are committed to responsible packaging that protects products and supports a healthier planet. Our Vision Change the World through Packaging Innovation Our Mission Foster a society focused on well-being and sustainability, while safeguarding our planet for future generations, through the continuous development of innovative packaging solutions that explore cutting-edge materials and technologies. TOPPAN Privacy Policy