Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Role Summary

MANN+HUMMEL

Gastonia, North Carolina

MANN+HUMMEL is hiring a Continuous Improvement Coordinator who will lead and support Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and process improvement projects across manufacturing and logistics operations. This individual will identify opportunities to improve productivity, optimize labor and material flow, reduce costs, and strengthen operational standards while supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the MANN+HUMMEL Production System (MHPS).

Main Tasks

• Lead and support continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives across manufacturing and logistics operations.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities on Non-Material Savings (NMS) and operational efficiency.
• Drive labor optimization and productivity improvements through Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Analyze and optimize material flow, manufacturing processes, and operational performance.
• Lead and support manufacturing layout improvements, cellular manufacturing, and optimization initiatives.
• Perform Value Stream Mapping (VSM), time studies, and process analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate the implementation and continuous improvement of the MANN+HUMMEL Production System (MHPS).
• Serve as a subject matter expert for MHPS methodologies, Lean tools, and applicable manufacturing standards.
• Conduct and coordinate 5S, Production Basics, and operational standards audits and assessments.
• Develop and support corrective actions to ensure compliance with standards and continuous improvement.
• Support improvement initiatives related to Productivity, OEE, Scrap, Labor Efficiency, etc.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute improvement projects in alignment with plant objectives and business priorities.
• Support project evaluations, cost justifications, resource planning, and tracking improvement results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote Lean principles, standardization, and operational excellence.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software for manufacturing layouts and process improvements.
• Experience in Value Stream Mapping, line balancing, and material flow optimization.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Familiarity with manufacturing management systems and standards (MHPS, IATF 16949, or similar).
• Knowledge of project cost justification, savings tracking, and basic financial analysis.