Continuous Improvement Coordinator

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe North America and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and its what keeps us at the top of our are are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos but its our peoples too:Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of whats best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table

Summary Description:

The CI Coordinator supports and helps drive continuous improvement and engineering initiatives within the manufacturing plant. This role provides critical support in planning coordinating and tracking improvement and capital projects. The CI Coordinator collects and analyzes data assists with project execution and ensures alignment between CI Engineering Quality and EHS addition the role focuses on optimizing processes reducing waste and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through hands-on implementation of Lean principles and operational improvements serving as a resource to sustain progress and maintain project visibility across departments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Assist the CI Manager and Engineering team with the coordination and execution of improvement and capital projects ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Collect analyze and report operational data related to efficiency downtime waste and quality to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the planning and documentation of Kaizen events process trials and improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain project trackers timelines and documentation to ensure visibility and accountability.
• Utilize the DMAIC (Define Measure Analyze Improve Control) methodology to lead structured problem-solving initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Production Maintenance Quality and EHS) to align activities and resolve issues that may impact project timelines or outcomes.
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work practices to ensure process consistency and repeatability.
• Assist in implementing Lean tools and methods such as 5S Standard Work Centerlining and CIL (Clean Inspect Lube).
• Participate in plant layout reviews process mapping and workflow optimization efforts.
• Monitor and track cost savings key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuous improvement metrics for reporting to plant leadership.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for process changes trials and equipment modifications in support of Engineering and CI initiatives.
• Support the sustainment of the Refresco Management System (RMS) by ensuring improvement activities are documented communicated and standardized.
• Assist in evaluating and sharing best practices that improve safety quality productivity and energy efficiency.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect and interpret production and performance data identify opportunities and make data-driven decisions to execute improvements with a sense of urgency.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as Value Stream Mapping centerlining and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track progress across several projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook PowerPoint Word); SAP experience is preferred.
• Ability to create clear and concise reports visual dashboards and project updates for stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy in documentation data collection and reporting.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing project needs or production requirements.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across departments and levels of the organization.
• Proactive and self-motivated demonstrating initiative in identifying and acting on opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to assist in planning leading and coaching Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Good understanding of SQF standards with a strong sense of responsibility for Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Willingness to adjust work hours or shifts as needed based on production and operational demands.
• Ability to teach coach and apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5-Why and Fishbone Analysis to identify and eliminate the root causes of issues.

Competencies:

• Leadership - Foster a culture of empowerment by building relationships based on trust lead courageously on a day-to-day basis and inspire growth with a clear and ambitious vision that guides the collective effort toward success.
• Independence & Accountability Take ownership of responsibilities effectively prioritize multiple assignments and work independently to drive results with minimal supervision.
• Coaching and Training - Conduct training sessions for employees at all levels on Lean principles tools and CI methodologies while providing ongoing coaching and support to ensure the successful implementation and sustainment of improvement initiatives.
• Organization & Time Management Maintain strong organizational skills to manage competing deadlines ensuring efficiency and effectiveness under pressure.
• Communication & Collaboration Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Adaptability & Resilience Thrive in dynamic environments by embracing change demonstrating flexibility and maintaining focus in fast-paced evolving work settings.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset Actively seeks ways to eliminate waste simplify processes and drive sustainable improvements.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree is preferred in Engineering Business Operations or related field.
• 23 years of experience in a manufacturing environment supporting CI engineering or production improvement initiatives.
• Experience in the food or beverage manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with project coordination or technical documentation is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays weekends afternoon evenings overnight and holidays may be required.
• Work Environment: Operating in both office and fast-paced production plant environment with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised with clear production targets and schedules to meet.
• Visual/Sensory This position requires attention to detail requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Mental Stress There is pronounced pressure from deadlines project management accuracy or similar demands.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel anticipated: Rarely

A Career with Refresco

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:ââ

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insuranceâââ
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accountsâ
• Life and AD&D Insurance critical illness hospital indemnity and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disabilityââ
• Pet Insuranceâ
• Legal Benefitsâ
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Matchâ
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffâDays
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programsâ

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