General Purpose
The Continuous Improvement Coordinator role is designed to coach and guide the implementation of the Operational Excellence System (OES), a Lean Six Sigma deployment into the Smurfit WestRock organization. This role acts as the direct conduit between tactical/operational and strategic initiatives, supporting the site leadership team to facilitate and drive change in a fast‑paced and ever‑changing environment using strong interpersonal and influencing skills. The candidate will complete the Smurfit WestRock Yellow Belt & Green Belt certification programme.
Essential Job Functions
* Align with strategic objectives for the Division/Region/Plant and execute OE strategy to accomplish them.
* Train/coaching of belts at the local plant level to achieve savings goals.
* Execute LSS projects to meet division savings goals.
* Drive improvements in revenue and cost by eliminating non‑value added or duplicate efforts, waste, and related defects.
* Train teams to utilize Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology.
* Provide and share foundational best practices.
* Ensure alignment to the system across plants.
* Coach and assist plants in Zero Loss Thinking and Analysis.
* Prepare plants for the launch of OE initiatives.
* Perform audits and assessments for OE Coach evaluation and assist plants in Zero Loss.
* Identify training needs/gaps during implementation.
* Raise issues that need addressing.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Critical Competencies
* Foundational experience in Continuous Improvement desirable but not required.
* Lean Six Sigma certification preferred but not required.
* Coaching and communications skills.
* Professional maturity working with all levels.
Education
* 4‑year degree in Business, Science or a related field.
Experience
* Previous work experience/placement in a manufacturing environment desirable.
* Project management experience desirable.
* Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, IF functions, Pivot Tables, etc.).
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Administrative and Support Services
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