How to hire a continuous improvement coordinator

How to hire a continuous improvement coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step continuous improvement coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a continuous improvement coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new continuous improvement coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the continuous improvement coordinator you need to hire. Certain continuous improvement coordinator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect continuous improvement coordinator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of continuous improvement coordinators.

   Type of Continuous Improvement Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Continuous Improvement Coordinator		$24-43
   Leader	Leaders pave the way for a company to achieve certain goals. They are in charge of bringing the organization to greater heights... Show more	$23-73
   Lead Person	A lead person or lead worker is an employee who provides leadership and instructions to others in a group to complete tasks quickly and effectively. Lead workers plan and organize meetings with supervisors and the management to discuss a particular project's progress and development... Show more	$30-82

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sigma
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Lean Six Sigma
   • PowerPoint
   • Value Stream
   • Safety Audits
   • Kaizen Events
   • Continuous Improvement Efforts
   • Cost Savings
   • Data Analysis
   • Corrective Action
   • Kanban
   • VSM

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   Responsibilities:

   • Direct manufacturing and safety compliance while managing and enforcing ISO certification requirements.
   • Design and implement a SharePoint base pre-production operational checklist application to automate documentation retrieval.
   • Implement a Kanban office supply cabinet for 10 departments.
   • Implement Kanban for raw and work in process materials.
   • Analyze HVAC manufacturing processes and procedures for OEE and quality improvement.2.
   • Maintain quality records for inspection by ISO auditors and customers during audits.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your continuous improvement coordinator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A continuous improvement coordinator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, continuous improvement coordinators' average salary in florida is 49% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level continuous improvement coordinators earn 43% less than senior-level continuous improvement coordinators.
   • Certifications. A continuous improvement coordinator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a continuous improvement coordinator's salary.

   Average continuous improvement coordinator salary

   $68,098yearly

   $32.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level continuous improvement coordinator salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average continuous improvement coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$89,952	$43
   2	Connecticut	$77,701	$37
   3	Minnesota	$75,771	$36
   4	Texas	$75,519	$36
   5	Utah	$72,131	$35
   6	Hawaii	$71,126	$34
   7	Illinois	$71,010	$34
   8	Pennsylvania	$70,933	$34
   9	Colorado	$70,599	$34
   10	North Carolina	$68,080	$33
   11	Georgia	$64,819	$31
   12	Florida	$47,975	$23

   Average continuous improvement coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	CONSOL Energy	$88,628	$42.61
   2	CarolinaEast	$84,280	$40.52
   3	Eaton	$78,364	$37.67	15
   4	Anheuser-Busch	$77,337	$37.18
   5	Lockheed Martin	$72,385	$34.80	2
   6	Kaiser Permanente	$71,506	$34.38	3
   7	Transwest	$70,859	$34.07
   8	Memorial Healthcare System	$69,848	$33.58
   9	Vencore	$69,189	$33.26
   10	Skyline	$68,651	$33.01
   11	Adient US LLC	$67,067	$32.24
   12	iHeartMedia	$66,043	$31.75
   13	Spectrum Health	$65,949	$31.71
   14	Cemex	$65,738	$31.60	3
   15	Rochester Gauges	$65,620	$31.55
   16	Trulieve	$64,359	$30.94	1
   17	Athena Alliance	$64,358	$30.94
   18	ThermOmegaTech	$64,358	$30.94
   19	Sonoco	$63,882	$30.71
   20	Seafield Services	$58,912	$28.32

4. Writing a continuous improvement coordinator job description

   A continuous improvement coordinator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a continuous improvement coordinator job description:

   Continuous improvement coordinator job description example

   You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn't changed our tight-knit feel-we've simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all of our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company- it truly is a special place.
   
   While reporting to the Plant Manager, you will have responsibility for leading our Continuous Improvement program within our Waynesville, North Carolina location.
   
   You will manage all aspects of Continuous Improvement programs within this plant location included but not limited to (safety, operations, maintenance, inventory, etc.) You will continue to train, educate and refresh all facility employees on safe work practices including but not limited to online as well as face to face presentations.You will be responsible for our full Continuous Improvement program within the plant.You will lead efforts to achieve scorecard/targets within the plant.You will train, coach and educate plant associates on improving zero based losses and using KPIs such as OEE, product quality, waste reduction and decreased operating costs.
   This position is located in our thermoforming container operation in Waynesville, North Carolina
   We expect you to have a BS in engineering or related fieldA minimum of 4+ years' experience with a mixture of safety, continuous improvement and operations leadership Additionally, we highly prefer an individual with a solid manufacturing excellence/TPM background Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
   
   This is a progression position and could be a level I, II or III. Compensation and progression level will be based on candidate's experience and education, and current business needs.
   
   We care about the health and wellness of you and your family. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security for you and your family. In addition, we offer competitive wages and retirement plans.
   
   Apply today and help us grow stronger.
   
   For more information, visit www.sonoco.com/careers or follow us on social media @sonocolife!
   #LI-MR1
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right continuous improvement coordinator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your continuous improvement coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit continuous improvement coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting continuous improvement coordinators requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new continuous improvement coordinator

   Once you've selected the best continuous improvement coordinator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new continuous improvement coordinator. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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