Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:57:00 PM UTC

SUMMARY: Coordination of all continuous improvement activities and daily management of Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS) at all Lincoln Industries facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Oversee all aspects of QMS and EMS including, but not limited to, planning, implementing, checking and reviewing the management systems on a daily basis.
  • Communicate with Lincoln Industries people concerning all aspects of the QMS and EMS.
  • Ensure all people of Lincoln Industries are properly trained in all aspects of the QMS and EMS.
  • Update the QMS and EMS to streamline and enhance performance
  • Supervise Document Control Clerk.
  • Ensure all documentation including the Levels I, II, III, IV are current, up-to-date and relevant.
  • Communicate and coordinate activities with external registrar.
  • Any other tasks as required by the Quality & Process Manager.
  • Maintain Microsoft Access database of all QMS and EMS documentation.
  • Implement and maintain 5S program.
  • Verify information with customer, suppliers, standards publishers, and internal departments to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
  • Track the performance of document change training and communicate such training to the Training Coordinator.
  • Utilize various software programs to develop controlled documentation.
  • Maintain electronic and hard copy files of controlled documentation.
  • Develop and coordinate Kaizen activities.
  • Oversee all internal QMS and EMS audits.
  • Oversee all QMS and EMS Surveillance Audits.
  • Manipulate quality data and generation of quality reports.
  • Coordinate pFMEA development and updating.
  • Administrate CAR and Bright Ideas systems with necessary functions.
  • Could potentially handle hazardous waste in containerizing, transporting, testing, or other assigned duties.
  • Any other tasks as required in fulfillment of Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience require.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Expected: Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college, or equivalent combination of experience and Education
  • Preferred: QMS/EMS Experience, Internal auditing experience, 5S/Kaizen experience

Communication Skills:

  • Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
  • Must be able to comprehend Quality and Environmental standards as set forth by certifying organizations.
  • Must be able to write standard operating procedures for all applicable elements of Quality and Environmental standards.
  • Must be able to manipulate data for purposes of system maintenance and report generation.

Other Skills:

  • Must be highly organized and able to conduct multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Corrected vision and dexterous use of both hands.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Thorough understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access or comparable software programs and experience or ability to learn statistical software.