Process Technician

TAKEUCHI MFG U S LTD

51d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Technician serves as a key leader in driving operational excellence by improving workflows, standardizing best practices, and mentoring teams. This role combines hands-on process improvement with leadership, training, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes across the organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3–5+ years of experience in process improvement, manufacturing, or operations
• Proven experience mentoring, training, or leading teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, not just authority
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience leading small teams, projects, or improvement groups
• Ability to work in a manufacturing or operational environment
• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality, and safety
• Serve as a subject matter expert and coach for frontline employees and team leads
• Train, mentor, and guide team members on standard work, best practices, and problem-solving techniques
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen events, 5S implementation, and root cause problem-solving
• Partner with supervisors and managers to support production goals and lead change initiatives
• Influence and drive adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and lead action plans when performance gaps exist
• Support cross-functional collaboration between production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees