Process Improvement Coordinator - Morton Buildings : Job Details

DescriptionMorton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.The Process Improvement Coordinator position is a full-time position responsible for overseeing safety initiatives to improve the safety environment of Morton Buildings, Inc. and Lean initiatives to increase production and improve quality to better service our customers. The Process Improvement Coordinator will analyze processes and identify ways to reduce waste, improve workflow and increase efficiency in plant operations.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ResponsibilitiesServes as the Subject Matter Expert for Safety within the designated facility; presenting on safety-related topics and metrics, managing the safety training program and training matrix and conducting training as needed, leading the Safety Committee, and aiding supervisors with close calls, near misses, incident investigations and any required incident reporting.Fosters a culture of safety through daily observation of safety awareness; identifying potential hazards, generating 5S reports, coordinating with supervisors to eliminate non-compliance with safety rules and maintenance of site's OSHA 300 log.Assures product and process quality by performing Quality Control audits of plant manufactured items, maintaining standard operating procedures and managing third party audit programs, such as UL, ATI, and TPI.Maintains the quality and integrity of shipments; monitoring daily picking and loading procedures, conducting load audits for pick/pack accuracy, performing spot-checks on incoming freight, following up with vendor-related issues and issuing Quality Rejection Notices as needed.Performs root-cause analysis for quality and/or safety incidents within the designated facility to ensure timely resolution and sharing of best practices.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications2 year degree or 5 years of experience in related fieldWorking knowledge of OSHA General Industry and DOT regulationsWillingness to be further trained in disciplines such as 5-S/Lean Manufacturing and 6-Sigma CertificationsPromotes teamwork and demonstrates leadership skillsDisplays an aptitude for teaching and coaching safetyProcess minded, problem solver, with vision for continuous improvementStrong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent follow throughHighly organized with ability to prioritize and multi-taskProficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and ExcelDedicated to creating an environment focused on safety, quality, and continual process improvement and profitabilityBenefitsExcellent medical/dental/prescription coverageLife InsurancePaid holidaysPaid vacationPaid sick time401K OpportunityESOP Retirement Program in which you become an owner of the companyMorton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.