Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Position Description

• The [Company] Company, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a $10 billion company that stands alone as one of the world's leading producers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Our world-class mining and processing operations produce the highest quality fertilizer and animal feed ingredients. As a global leader in nourishing crops and delivering distinctive value to the world's agriculture, [Company] offers an opportunity to share in an exciting future.

What are our Values?

• We consider our employees to be our most valued ingredient. [Company] employees are richly diverse in their skills, experience and backgrounds. From engineering, operations, finance, HR, marketing and research, our team came to [Company] not just for a job but a career that makes a positive impact on the world by nourishing the crops our growing population needs.

Are you our next Continuous Improvement Coordinator?

• We are currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator for our New Wales, Florida location.  The purpose of this position is to assist in the development and sustainability of a continuous improvement culture within a Phosphate Concentrates or Mining Operation with direction from the Continuous Improvement Lead.  Assist in assessment, prioritization and execution of performance Management/Lean Manufacturing/Data Analysis projects which meet yearly site objectives for overall continuous improvement set during budgeting. As a Continuous Improvement Coordinator, you will work with site personnel (non-exempt and exempt staff) providing coaching, training and auditing function within the site improve initiatives.
• Currently recruiting for multiple positions.

What will you do?

• Working with the Performance Management and Continuous Improvement Lead, assist the site employees in implementing lean processes that include alignment of scorecards, financials, EDGE goals, staff development and training. Provide feedback into the facilities progression and placement of personnel.  Provide coaching and counseling throughout the facility hierarchy. 
• Provide on-site hands-on approach to culture and performance management improvements.  Become an advocate for change and assist in the identification and removal of barriers/resistance to insure successful transformation of facility.
• Assess and oversee the optimization of the facility systems to improve plant metrics, cadence, processes, reliability, engagement, safety, and quality,   Audit and report the improvement specifics to the facility management team including metric generation, meeting cadence, meeting effectiveness, data analysis and project status.
• Coach employees to realize benefits from all continuous improvement initiatives, including Daily Dialogues, business acumen, establishing site and departmental improvement targets and feedback systems.  Assist formal and informal change managers and enablers to optimize the ability of the site to effectively implement change at the optimal pace and sustainability.
• Assist in development, management, monitoring and retargeting of KPI’s for the site and local teams.  Observe, assess and give feedback on daily performance dialogs and meeting cadence.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and 10 years related experience –OR– Bachelors Degree in technical/industrial related discipline and 3 years related experience required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience; demonstrated leadership and continuous improvement experience with an understanding of the dynamics of interpersonal relationships.  Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills.  Must be capable of giving and receiving honest feedback.
• Experience creating and executing Continuous Improvement activities that drive organizational results and change.
• Formal training in Change Management, Continuous Improvement (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizan, Workout), Performance Management, data analysis.
• Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: statistical analysis, 8-step problem solving, asset management, cost/life cycle analysis, maintenance/reliability, industrial process systems.  Expertise in all of these areas may not be required as needs will be assessed against the capabilities of the CI staff.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft MS Office Suite, familiarity with plant operations software (i.e., PI, OIS and MOIS) and statistical analysis software.
• Very strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills (without authority), with ability to use fact-based and well-thought-out arguments to challenge all levels or change behavior/techniques as required.
• Ability to hold performance dialogues and identify root-causes of problems with all levels of the organizations. Drives to actionable outcomes and follows up on results.
• Proficiency in training, communication, presentations skills and development of materials.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.