[Hiring] Senior Continuous Improvement Coordinator @Valmont Industries, Inc.

Role Description

The Senior Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator – Regional supports the execution of regional continuous improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. Reporting to the Regional CI Manager, this role serves as a traveling execution leader responsible for driving structured improvement events, supporting site-level CI Managers, and assisting in the deployment of standardized operational excellence systems.

This position does not carry site-level CI ownership but is expected to independently lead assigned initiatives, deliver measurable performance improvements, and support capability development across the region. The role is intentionally structured as a developmental progression toward a Site Continuous Improvement Manager position.

This role does not carry direct supervisory responsibility, budget authority, or ownership of a site CI roadmap. Accountability is limited to assigned initiatives and regional program execution under the direction of the Regional CI Manager.

Essential Functions

• Lead Kaizen, TPM/ACR workshops, SMED, Standard Work, and Value Stream Mapping events across assigned sites.
• Deliver measurable improvements in OEE, throughput, lead time, FPY, and labor productivity within assigned projects.
• Support development and deployment of Corporate CI standards (TPM/ACR, 20 Keys, Leader Standard Work).
• Track and validate financial and operational impact of improvement initiatives.
• Support integration of CI initiatives into Daily Management Systems and tiered accountability structures.
• Assist in site assessments and maturity evaluations across the region.
• Provide structured site feedback and risk escalation to the Regional CI Manager.
• Deliver CI tool training sessions and coach supervisors across multiple sites.
• Contribute to development of regional CI playbooks and deployment standards.

Developmental Expectations

• Demonstrate ability to independently lead multi-site initiatives with sustained impact.
• Influence plant managers and other senior site leaders effectively.
• Deliver validated financial and operational performance improvements.
• Build internal site capability beyond event execution.
• Translate regional strategy into executable site-level action plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or Associate degree with 3+ years of related experience, or 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operations, or manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, PDCA, DMAIC, Standard Work).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and develop insights to support decision-making.
• Strong facilitation, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels.
• Proven capability to influence and motivate others without formal authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and experience with data visualization tools.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 75%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or formal training in Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of the Shingo Model or other operational excellence frameworks.
• Experience leading small improvement teams or supporting CI initiatives across departments.
• Familiarity with project management and Agile or iterative improvement methods.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision).
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave.
• Work Life Support.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more.