Job Description
Position Overview
The Continuous Improvement Coordinator supports daily Vertiv Operating System (VOS) activities across two manufacturing sites through hands-on coordination, auditing, and visual management support. This is a highly floor-based role , spending the majority of time working directly with production teams to ensure CI processes are followed consistently and documentation stays accurate and up to date.
This position is well-suited for someone with manufacturing floor experience who enjoys structured work, recurring audits, and partnering with employees at all levels. The role supports a small CI team and focuses on consistent execution of established CI processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Position Overview
The Continuous Improvement Coordinator supports daily Vertiv Operating System (VOS) activities across two manufacturing sites through hands-on coordination, auditing, and visual management support. This is a highly floor-based role , spending the majority of time working directly with production teams to ensure CI processes are followed consistently and documentation stays accurate and up to date.
This position is well-suited for someone with manufacturing floor experience who enjoys structured work, recurring audits, and partnering with employees at all levels. The role supports a small CI team and focuses on consistent execution of established CI processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct weekly 5S audits , track corrective actions, and follow up on overdue items.
- Perform regular Leader Standard Work (LSW) audits and maintain current user rosters.
- Track Tier meeting execution and ensure Tier boards remain complete and current (training matrices, visuals, metrics).
- Maintain visual management boards , including printing materials, updating information, and managing labels, magnets, and signage.
- Support CI workshops and meetings by preparing pre-work packets, tracking attendance, documenting action items, and assisting with logistics.
- Gather quotes and submit CI-related purchase requests through iProcurement .
- Maintain a centralized library for CI documents, templates, and standard tools.
- Pull reports from the CI Idea System and prepare basic summaries.
- Take photos, notes, and document findings from 5S walks, audits, and CI activities.
- Partner closely with production, quality, and leadership teams to support daily CI expectations.
Required:
- 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment , with regular time spent on the production floor.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint .
- Comfortable communicating with hourly employees, supervisors, and leadership.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage recurring tasks and audits with consistency.
- Willingness to stay engaged on the production floor for the majority of the workday.
- Able to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining routine deliverables.
- Ability to travel between two local manufacturing sites .
- Experience supporting or participating in 5S, Lean, LSW, Tier boards, audits, or visual management .
- Background in roles such as production support, audit coordination, quality support, safety coordination, or CI support.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Frequent walking on the production floor; occasional standing during audits or meetings.
- Must follow required PPE and safety protocols .
- Work performed primarily in an active manufacturing environment with limited desk time.