Process Improvement Coordinator

**Vinylbilt Windows & Doors**

A Canadian owned and operated company with a legacy dating back to 1974, Vinylbilt has successfully grown into one of Canada's leading vinyl window manufacturers. Our dedication to always being on the leading edge of design innovation, manufacturing excellence and most importantly customer service, this has been the company focus throughout the years.

**Position Overview**

Reporting to the Process Improvement Manager, the Process Improvement Coordinator focuses on improving the outcomes of various processes so that, by mapping all the inputs and outputs of a defined production process, and is able to recommend and implement ways to improve efficiency, reduce cost or increase customer satisfaction.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Acts as a change agent in the organization by driving change and implementing continuous improvement processes, while utilizing and improving existing methodologies.
- Analyzes existing business processes using various methods such as gap analysis to find opportunities for improvement as well as losses, to troubleshoot and determine root cause.
- Evaluates business processes around various business systems, anticipates requirements, uncovers, and identifies areas for improvement, and develops and implements solutions.
- Promotes lean manufacturing practices by educating the organization in the use of lean principles and ensuring adherence.
- Utilizes lean manufacturing tools (i.e. value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba walks, root cause problem solving) to identify and develop solutions that drive operational improvement;
- Leads continuous improvement projects, including LEAN and Kaizen events to contribute to operations.
- Documents and maintains business processes and revises processes as necessary
- Assists team members and supervisors in measuring KPI, understanding metrics and Company's vision for operational excellence.
- Collects and analyzes data on plant processes, procedures, and performance using evaluation tools and makes recommendations for improvement to the Leadership Team;
- Updates and maintains Bill of Materials;
- Develops short and long-term strategies for the organization and incorporates Six Sigma and other practices to facilitate progress and reduce costs;
- Approves rushes in Mikron;
- Establishes measurable standards at the start of a project and compares actual project results, regularly generating detailed update reports for management;
- Develops and conducts compliance audits, program evaluations and reviews to drive results with the fortitude to ensure change is permanent;
- Conducts investigations and root-cause analysis when supplier issues are presented; takes the appropriate corrective actions using problem-solving techniques;
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
**- 3 - 5 years’ experience in a quality, engineering, project management or related role;**

**- Post-secondary education in Engineering or similar discipline;**
- Advanced analytical, conceptual thinking, problem solving, planning and organizational skills;
- Ability to work effectively with onsite and remote teams and build positive business relationships;
- Good communication skills both orally and written;
- Ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions;
- Skilled at managing multiple tasks, setting and tracking own milestones, and meeting deadlines
- Ability to train others;
- Advanced computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and Visio

**- Accurate and efficient data entry skills with a focus on detail;**
- ‘Can Do’ attitude with the ability to work positively in a group as well as autonomously;
- Ability to work in a highly organized manner with detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines and balancing multiple tasks;
**- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.**

**Direct reports**

None

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person