6S Technician - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)
About The Position
The 6S Technician drives workplace organization and cleanliness by coordinating and providing hands-on support for practical, sustainable 6S practices at the department and plant levels. The role engages and supports leadership and operations team members in implementing and sustaining the site 6S program, and serves as the plant’s subject matter expert on PCC 6S Standards. The technician trains and coaches team members and supervisors, maintains the 6S standards and audit system, facilitates training and improvement workshops, and communicates audit results and areas for improvement to operational teammates and leadership. The position also partners on safety initiatives and follows all safety rules and safe work practices. Forklift certification may be required; other tasks may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–4 years of 5S or 6S application experience.
- 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to make thorough and objective assessments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Self-motivated, able to multitask, and able to work independently.
- Able to spend most of the workday walking and standing on a manufacturing floor, potentially exposed to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, and other elements for extended periods.
- Able to frequently lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance; see, stand, walk, read, and write.
- Able to regularly type, manipulate objects with hands, bend or stoop, and climb ladders and stairs.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on support to complete 6S activities.
- Engage operators and department leaders to determine best practices.
- Coordinate and implement departmental and plant 6S changes.
- Implement PCC 6S Standards throughout the plant and serve as the site subject matter expert on those standards.
- Report areas needing improvement to area leadership.
- Use and maintain the PCC site success log to communicate with senior leadership.
- Teach 6S skills to team members and coach supervisors on best practices.
- Train, manage, and maintain the 6S standards and audit system, and ensure compliance.
- Facilitate 6S training sessions and improvement workshops as needed.
- Prepare and communicate audit results to operational teammates.
- Partner on safety initiatives, adhere to safety rules, and demonstrate safe work practices.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
