Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, engineered-to-order or project-based manufacturing, New Project Introduction, production readiness, material flow, quality planning, and cross-functional execution.
Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause and corrective action, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Gemba, key performance indicator management, and business process improvement, with the ability to continue developing these capabilities through hands-on application.
Ability to recognize systemic issues, gather and organize facts, distinguish symptoms from root causes, translate opportunities for improvement into structured action plans, and support sustainment through documentation, measurement, coordination, and follow-up.
Communication, facilitation, relationship-building, analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills.
Attention to detail and prioritization skills.
Ability to work effectively across departments and influence action without direct authority while maintaining professionalism, collaboration, urgency, and accountability.
Ability to work independently and think strategically.
Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems, Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets, process mapping, dashboards, and business reporting tools.
Ability to connect broader process objectives with hands-on tactical execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and progressively take on more complex improvement assignments.
Responsibilities
Model, promote, reinforce, and recognize the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with the company's vision, values, and mission.
Support tactical execution of the Manufacturing Excellence program and Production & Process Excellence initiatives across the organization in line with priorities established by the Head of Program Execution.
Maintain visibility of assigned improvement initiatives, priorities, status, risks, action items, business impact, and sustainment requirements, and escalate barriers requiring leadership support.
Identify and document recurring process constraints, waste, workflow issues, handoff failures, delays, rework, communication gaps, and other barriers affecting safety, quality, delivery, cost, velocity, or customer satisfaction.
Support converting opportunities for improvement into structured projects with problem statements, scope, owners, due dates, expected outcomes, business impact, verification methods, and sustainment requirements.
Coordinate and, when assigned, lead improvement projects from problem definition through implementation, verification, standardization, and closure, with guidance from the Head of Program Execution and functional leaders.
Track actions through completion, follow up with owners, and help verify that implemented countermeasures produce intended results and reduce recurrence.
Support evaluation and improvement of business processes across the full New Project Introduction lifecycle, from Sales, Quote, Award, Purchase Order, Kickoff, Engineering, Pre-Production, Production, Delivery, Field Assembly or Service, and Project Closeout.
Identify and document improvement opportunities related to stage-gate discipline, process clarity, execution readiness, Epicor accuracy, documentation, communication, quality planning, standard operating procedure development, kitting, procurement readiness, production launch, lessons learned, and Voice of Customer feedback.
Partner with Manufacturing Project Managers to capture recurring execution issues requiring systemic improvement, and with Manufacturing Line Advisors to understand daily production barriers that may require process-level countermeasures.
Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Quality, Finance, Logistics, Field Service, Project Management, and PSD stakeholders to support cross-functional improvement while preserving ownership within each function.
Support and coordinate business system improvements, including Epicor workflow, data, reporting, and visibility improvements that strengthen accountability and execution reliability.
Develop and maintain process maps, standard work, standard operating procedure updates, opportunities-for-improvement tracking, key performance indicator reporting, lessons learned, dashboards, meeting records, action logs, and sustainment controls.
Use performance measures and process data to help verify improvement effectiveness, identify trends, and surface additional improvement opportunities.
Support organizational change management by helping ensure improvements are understood, communicated, adopted, measured, and reinforced.
Coordinate sustainment checks and process audits appropriate to assigned improvements, and follow up to verify adherence, effectiveness, and unresolved gaps.
Work safely and adhere to applicable safety policies; comply with company policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The Manufacturing Excellence Coordinator supports the day-to-day execution of HMFG's Manufacturing Excellence program and Production & Process Excellence (P2X) initiatives. The Head of Program Execution establishes strategic direction, priorities, and program governance; this role coordinates assigned improvement work, maintains follow-through, and helps move initiatives from problem identification through implementation, verification, standardization, and sustainment.
This position serves as a key coordinator for P2X execution. P2X is intended to maximize manufacturing throughput and improve quality by engaging employees at all levels to remove barriers, streamline work process flows, and eliminate waste using Lean methodologies. The Manufacturing Excellence Coordinator is expected to work on the processes, not simply in the processes, while remaining close enough to daily execution to facilitate improvement activities, gather facts, coordinate actions, verify results, and help ensure improvements are sustained.
Success in this role is measured by disciplined coordination and completion of assigned OFIs, quality and timeliness of improvement documentation and follow-through, adoption of standard work, reduction of recurring execution barriers, support of improved NPI execution discipline, and demonstrated contribution to measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost, velocity, and customer experience.
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily:
Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values;
Collaborate with key internal/external resources;
Participate in ongoing self-development.
Manufacturing Excellence & P2X Program Support
Model, promote, reinforce, and recognize the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
Supports the tactical execution of HMFG’s Manufacturing Excellence program and P2X initiatives across the organization in alignment with priorities established by the Head of Program Execution
Maintains visibility of assigned improvement initiatives, priorities, status, risks, action items, business impact, and sustainment requirements, and escalates barriers requiring leadership support
OFI & Improvement Project Coordination
Identifies and documents recurring process constraints, waste, workflow issues, handoff failures, delays, rework, communication gaps, and other barriers that negatively affect safety, quality, delivery, cost, velocity, or customer satisfaction
Supports the conversion of OFIs into structured improvement projects with clear problem statements, scope, owners, due dates, expected outcomes, business impact, verification methods, and sustainment requirements
Coordinates and, when assigned, leads improvement projects from problem definition through implementation, verification, standardization, and closure, with guidance from the Head of Program Execution and functional leaders as appropriate
Tracks actions through completion, follows up with owners, and helps verify that implemented countermeasures are producing the intended results and reducing recurrence
Lean & Structured Program Solving
Facilitates and documents recurring process constraints, waste, workflow issues, handoff failures, delays, rework, communication gaps, and other barriers that negatively affect safety, quality, delivery, cost, velocity, or customer satisfaction
Supports the conversion of OFIs into structured improvement projects with clear problem statements, scope, owners, due dates, expected outcomes, business impact, verification methods, and sustainment requirements
Coordinates and, when assigned, leads improvement projects from problem definition through implementation, verification, standardization, and closure, with guidance from the Head of Program Execution and functional leaders as appropriate
Tracks actions through completion, follows up with owners, and helps verify that implemented countermeasures are producing the intended results and reducing recurrence
NPI & Business Process Improvement
Supports evaluation and improvement of the business processes across the full New Project Introduction (NPI) lifecycle from Sales, Quote, Award, Purchase Order, Kickoff, Engineering, Pre-Production, Production, Delivery, Field Assembly or Service, and Project Closeout
Identifies and documents improvement opportunities related to stage-gate discipline, process clarity, execution readiness, Epicor accuracy, documentation, communication, quality planning, SOP development, kitting, procurement readiness, production launch, lessons learned, and Voice of Customer feedback
Partners with Manufacturing Project Managers to capture recurring execution issues requiring systemic improvement and with Manufacturing Line Advisors to understand daily production barriers that may require process-level countermeasures
Coordinates with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Quality, Finance, Logistics, Field Service, Project Management, and PSD stakeholders to support cross-functional improvement while preserving ownership within each function
Business Systems, Data & Documentation
Supports and coordinates business system improvement, including Epicor workflow, data, reporting, and visibility improvements that strengthen accountability and execution reliability
Develops and maintains process maps, standard work, SOP updates, OFI tracking, KPI reporting, lessons learned, dashboards, meeting records, action logs, and sustainment controls
Uses performance measures and process data to help verify improvement effectiveness, identify trends, and surface additional opportunities for improvement
Change Management & Sustainment
Supports organizational change management by helping ensure improvements are understood, communicated, adopted, measured and reinforced
Coordinates sustainment checks and process audits appropriate to assigned improvements and follows up to verify adherence, effectiveness, and unresolved gaps
Additional Responsibilities
Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
Performs other duties assigned
Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, engineered-to-order or project-based manufacturing, New Project Introduction, production readiness, material flow, quality planning, and cross-functional execution
Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, RCCA, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Gemba, KPI management, and business process improvement, with the ability to continue developing these capabilities through hands-on application
Ability to recognize systemic issues, gather and organize facts, distinguish symptoms from root causes, translate OFIs into structured action plans, and support sustainment through documentation, measurement, coordination, and follow-up
Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills
Great attention to detail and solid prioritization skills
Ability to work effectively across departments and influence action without direct authority while maintaining professionalism, collaboration, urgency, and accountability
Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently
Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets, process mapping, dashboards, and business reporting tools
Ability to connect broader process objectives with hands-on tactical execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and progressively take on more complex improvement assignments