Continuous Improvement Project Coordinator

Emerson Electric - Aiken, SC

Full-time

Aiken, SC

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Continuous Improvement Project Coordinator plays a key administrative role in supporting and leading continuous improvement (PE) projects within our manufacturing facility. This position is essential for ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively, contributing to the overall operational excellence of the organization. The role involves coordinating with Project Managers, facilitating meetings, maintaining communication boards, and ensuring that project outcomes and updates are communicated effectively to all relevant stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to sustaining and following up on past projects. In this role, the Continuous Improvement Project Coordinator will work closely with Project Managers to provide administrative support and direction for continuous improvement projects. This includes assisting in planning and scheduling project activities, leading specific PE projects, and ensuring they are completed on time and meet the desired outcomes as per the Project Funnel. The Coordinator will also be responsible for organizing and facilitating monthly PE project status update meetings, preparing and distributing meeting agendas and minutes, and maintaining communication boards with information on upcoming PE events and projects. Additionally, the Coordinator will communicate and post outcomes of PE events with the broader organization through various communication channels, keeping management and supervisory teams informed about the progress and results of PE projects. This includes preparing and presenting reports as needed. The role also requires monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of past projects to ensure that improvements are sustained over time, as well as organizing and maintaining accurate documentation for all PE projects, including project plans, status reports, and final results.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Managers to provide administrative support and direction for continuous improvement projects.
• Lead specific PE projects, ensuring they are completed on time and meet desired outcomes.
• Facilitate monthly PE project status update meetings, preparing and distributing agendas and minutes.
• Maintain and post communication boards with information on upcoming PE events and projects.
• Communicate and post outcomes of PE events with the broader organization.
• Keep management and supervisory teams informed about the progress and results of PE projects, preparing and presenting reports as needed.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of past projects to ensure improvements are sustained over time.
• Organize and maintain accurate documentation for all PE projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• Vacation and holiday leave
• Flexible time off plans