Business Process & Project Coordinator

Position Summary

The Cooperative is seeking a Business Process & Project Coordinator to support organizational effectiveness through process improvement, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. This role works closely with Engineering, Operations, leadership, and business units to analyze workflows, develop improvement initiatives, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the Cooperative's mission, strategic goals, and safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrates and communicate the Cooperative's mission, beliefs, strategic goals, and policies within the Engineering area and across the organization.

Promote and adhere to all Cooperative safety rules and practices, including cybersecurity initiatives.

Analyze, document, and maintain existing business processes and workflows.

Support the development of project plans, annual work plans, and maintenance plans.

Assist with facilitating organizational committees, preparing meeting materials, action items, and progress reports.

Identify, recommend, and support initiatives that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Research industry best practices and benchmarking data to support continuous improvement and key performance indicators.

Collaborate with business units, the CEO, and Department Heads to evaluate and develop process and procedural improvement proposals.

Coordinate and administer process improvement teams, including scheduling meetings and facilitating team sessions.

Oversee project timelines, milestones, and deliverables; anticipate challenges, mitigate risks, and resolve roadblocks.

Develop and maintain process maps, standard operating procedures, and supporting documentation.

Communicate project status, milestones, and outcomes to management and key stakeholders.

Utilize data analysis and visual management tools such as dashboards, value stream maps, and process maps to identify opportunities and track progress.

Track and maintain cost, schedule, and resource data for process improvement projects.

Promote and sustain a culture of continuous improvement through periodic reviews and recommendations.

Perform other duties as assigned for the benefit of the Cooperative.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience in process improvement, project coordination, or business analysis preferred.

Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) is a plus.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and leadership levels.

Proficiency with data analysis, documentation, and visual management tools.

Why Join Our Cooperative?

Mission-driven organization focused on safety, service, and reliability.

Opportunity to impact organizational performance and efficiency.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Supportive culture that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume to our HR Department at [email protected].

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,000.00 - $71,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person