Continuous Improvement Technician
About The Position
The Continuous Improvement Technician supports and drives continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility on the assigned shift. The position applies Lean Manufacturing principles, structured problem-solving techniques, and employee engagement strategies to help departments identify waste, improve productivity, enhance safety, and strengthen quality performance. Reporting directly to the Plant Operations Manager, the technician serves as a hands-on facilitator and champion of operational excellence. The role works with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, materials, logistics, administrative, and leadership teams to execute change activities, support improvement projects, and sustain lean systems. It also supports training, employee development, plant strategic initiatives, and compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
- Manage incoming Kaizen suggestions, evaluate opportunities, and coordinate implementation efforts.
- Facilitate and support Kaizen events, rapid improvement workshops, waste reduction projects, and problem-solving activities.
- Coordinate project planning, including data collection, process observation, value stream analysis, and event preparation.
- Develop project timelines, track action items, and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadership.
- Maintain and update visual management systems, project boards, and continuous improvement metrics.
- Lead and support implementation of Lean Manufacturing tools, including 6S Workplace Organization, Standard Work, Visual Management, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Waste Elimination, Value Stream Improvement, and Daily Management Systems.
- Support deployment and sustainability of CMOS and best practices throughout the facility.
- Complete and maintain training in Lean Business System tools, LBC modules, 10-Step Problem Solving, facilitation techniques, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Train, coach, and mentor employees, supervisors, and team members on lean concepts and improvement tools.
- Encourage employee participation in continuous improvement efforts at all organizational levels.
- Assist leadership in evaluating the effectiveness and sustainability of implemented improvements.
- Collaborate with relevant departments to achieve improvement objectives.
- Learn and use CMOS standard lean formats and processes, including Tier Boards, visual management systems, and operational reviews.
- Analyze operational data, observe processes, and recommend practical solutions to improve plant performance.
- Support implementation and sustainment of plant strategic initiatives and CMOS objectives.
- Continue developing technical and lean manufacturing skills through formal training, workshops, certifications, and on-the-job learning.
- Coordinate lean training schedules and support development plans with supervisors and management.
- Support safety, environmental, quality, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Promote and maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, environmental concerns, incidents, or operational risks.
- Participate in cross-functional teams and support initiatives focused on employee engagement, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Assist with auditing and sustaining established lean systems and standard work practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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