Continuous Improvement Coordinator

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:
Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

The CI Coordinator supports and helps drive continuous improvement and engineering initiatives within the manufacturing plant. This role provides critical support in planning, coordinating, and tracking improvement and capital projects. The CI Coordinator collects and analyzes data, assists with project execution, and ensures alignment between CI, Engineering, Quality, and EHS initiatives. In addition, the role focuses on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through hands‑on implementation of Lean principles and operational improvements, serving as a resource to sustain progress and maintain project visibility across departments.

• Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Assist the CI Manager and Engineering team with the coordination and execution of improvement and capital projects, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Collect, analyze, and report operational data related to efficiency, downtime, waste, and quality to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the planning and documentation of Kaizen events, process trials, and improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain project trackers, timelines, and documentation to ensure visibility and accountability.
• Utilize the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology to lead structured problem-solving initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Production, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS) to align activities and resolve issues that may impact project timelines or outcomes.
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work practices to ensure process consistency and repeatability.
• Assist in implementing Lean tools and methods such as 5S, Standard Work, Centerlining, and CIL (Clean, Inspect, Lube).
• Participate in plant layout reviews, process mapping, and workflow optimization efforts.
• Monitor and track cost savings, key performance indicators (KPIs), and continuous improvement metrics for reporting to plant leadership.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for process changes, trials, and equipment modifications in support of Engineering and CI initiatives.
• Support the sustainment of the Refresco Management System (RMS) by ensuring improvement activities are documented, communicated, and standardized.
• Assist in evaluating and sharing best practices that improve safety, quality,…