Continuous Improvement Technician
POM Wonderful•Del Rey, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Continuous Improvement Technician supports plant improvement efforts through KPI tracking, daily management support, and hands-on problem solving. This role works with operations and maintenance teams to help implement practical improvements, sustain standard work, and support continuous improvement activities across the site.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, operations support, or related industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies including: PDCA, 5S, standard work, root cause analysis, visual management.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with frontline employees, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and manufacturing data tracking systems.
- Ability to maintain a consistent floor presence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Supports initiatives focused on improving OEE, reducing waste, and minimizing operational losses.
Nice To Haves
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience supporting TPM, reliability improvement, or production efficiency initiatives.
- Exposure to manufacturing KPI systems including OEE, downtime tracking, waste analysis, and productivity reporting.
- Experience with Power BI, MES, CMMS, SAP, or other manufacturing systems preferred.
- Food & Beverage manufacturing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a consistent presence on the floor to observe operations, support teams, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Coach frontline teams in applying Lean tools to address process gaps and drive improvements.
- Support continuous improvement efforts through follow-up, coaching, and reinforcement of standard work.
- Lead or support improvement initiatives using Lean and structured problem-solving methods.
- Participate in shift FMDS meetings and reinforce daily management practices.
- Facilitate root cause problem-solving activities using PDCA, 5 whys, fishbone analysis and other lean tools.
- Support data collection, trend analysis and KPI reporting to identify operational improvement opportunities.
- Maintain process documentation and track improvement activity.
- Use process mapping and flow analysis to identify opportunities to improve forklift movement, material flow, and layout efficiency.
- Occasional regional travel as needed to support improvement activities.
- Occasional off-hours and weekend work required to support a 24/7 operation, especially during peak season.
Benefits
- Access to top-notch medical coverage
- comprehensive vision and dental plans
- 401k with match eligibility
- 24/7 online physician consultations
- virtual mental health resources
- life coaching
- engaging employee community groups
- cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
- library of on-demand fitness videos
- clear paths for career progression and internal mobility
- dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
- company-wide mentorship program
- Continuous Improvement Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
