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Continuing Process Improvement Coordinator

Barrett Industries
United States, New York, Watertown
Jul 08, 2025

Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more atwww.barrettpaving.com.

Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.

Job Summary

The CPI coordinator is responsible for leading the development and success of the Continuous Process Improvement Program within Barrett's NYN region. This position will report directly to the Regional Manager. The CPI position provides leadership, planning, training, CPI methodology guidance, communication, and coaching skills to promote a culture of continuous improvement. The CPI Coordinator focuses on the creation of a work environment that engages employees at all levels in the business to help reduce waste, improve and simplify processes, improve sustainability of process utilization, continually reduce costs, and improve the overall effectiveness of all business processes.

Main Responsibilities

SAFETY

  • Participating actively in company safety programs, including safety huddles, one-on-one safety conversations, and reporting of close calls
  • Fostering the safety culture by making good/safe decisions
  • Following all safety policies and procedures, Motor Vehicle Policy, Drug & Alcohol Policy, etc.

QUALITY

  • Ensuring proper order entry and detail
  • Keeping accurate data records on all projects

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL

  • Creates an environment that encourages and rewards teamwork and collaboration, both internally and externally
  • Inspires team spirit and loyalty to the organization
  • Able to handle multiple, complex priorities and balance the needs of each according to business impact
  • Strong business skills in process improvement

TEAMWORK/COMMUNICATION

  • Work closely with Region CPI teams and support in all responsibilities, to continue to build a self-sufficient impactful CPI program in the region.
  • The Planning and Reporting Process involves preparing annual plans, tracking progress, and presenting results throughout the year during business meetings.
  • Educate, train and be a resource for regional CPI teams.
  • Other items include participation in the Colas CPI Network, Creating Barrett Trail Newsletter articles
  • To ensure program success it is critical to develop a solid working relationship with Region Managers, Superintendents, Safety, Field Supervisors and Regional CPI Teams; One that is based on trust, collaboration and teamwork.
  • Frequent travel to build relationships and assist in the development of each Regional CPI Program is necessary
Program Description
  • Includes continuing to develop effective CPI reporting processes and templates, and updated training material.
  • Data entry and tracking improvements of all new projects and processes including 6S and One Colas Quarry initiatives
  • Introducing new process improvement initiatives, such as 6S Workplace Organization and Value Stream Mapping Projects.
Education And Minimum Experience
  • College Degree required, BS or Process Management Recommended
  • Lean Six Sigma Certifications Preferred (Ability or Willingness to Attain)
  • Successful program development with increasing levels of responsibility
  • Facilitation and CPI Methodologies
  • Advanced MS Office, Outlook

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view theEEO document.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

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Please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email toColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.

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