Kaizen Technician
About The Position
As a Kaizen Technician, you will track and implement Kaizen events, coordinate with production-floor employees, and support operational excellence efforts at the production facility. You will work across the organization to facilitate project completion and identify opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and cost reduction. The role handles routine situations, may train lower-level employees, and involves analyzing non-routine problems. You will also identify potential health and safety compliance issues and operational efficiencies. The position is located in Ogden, Utah, is 100% onsite, and reports to the Manager of Operational Excellence.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused on Lean Manufacturing.
- Intermediate experience with Lean and continuous-improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Organize, track, and lead Kaizen events on the production floor.
- Use PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) in Kaizen activities, including preparation, execution, and reporting outcomes.
- Use WEC resources to learn and implement 5S, technology, systems, process improvement, waste removal, cost reduction, and the KanBan system, and train site personnel.
- Support performance excellence gap-analysis assessments, including value stream mapping, for the production floor; help identify barriers to project success and solicit assistance from program champions.
- Teach, lead, and implement the total preventive maintenance (TPM) program under the manager's direction.
- Teach root-cause analysis methods and techniques, including higher-level techniques using the 5-Why process.
- Drive implementation and functional strategy together with the manager.
- Model behaviors and actions that encourage a culture of continuous improvement.
- Identify potential health and safety compliance issues and operational efficiencies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account options with employer contributions.
- Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
- 401(k) with company match contributions.
- Paid vacations and company holidays.
- Flexible work arrangement opportunities.
- Educational reimbursement and career programs.
- Global recognition and service programs.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
