Technician Cont Improv 2

AirReps•WALLER, TX

10h

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Technician studies existing processes and identifies ways to increase efficiency and productivity while ensuring quality and safety protocols are met. The role supports the Engineering lab and educates employees on Continuous Improvement and Kaizen principles and practices to drive process improvements. The position works within its knowledge with minimal direction and has no people-management responsibilities.

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in a related role.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Knowledge of Lean principles and tools.
Working knowledge of MS Office.
Self-starter with initiative.
Problem-solving skills and techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge of lab systems, equipment, and operations.
Strong teamwork, results orientation, dedication to excellence, and sense of urgency in achieving business objectives.
Ability to use good judgment and effective decision-making, and to demonstrate strong work ethics and integrity.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, vocational training, or equivalent experience.
Ability to read and understand technical documents and read measurement devices such as rulers, calipers, gauges, and multimeters.

Responsibilities

Implement projects, including applying lean tools to eliminate waste, organizing lab areas, conducting time studies, preparing documentation, and delivering presentations.
Assist in developing Lab Work Instructions focused on engineering processes and ISO 17025 guidelines.
Develop and implement visual controls and signage in the lab to reinforce processes, provide metrics, and improve productivity.
Work with lab management to develop a Lean mindset and Lean-oriented processes that improve efficiency and standardize work.
Partner with lab technicians and supervisors to collect observations, ideas, and solutions.
Lead weekly staff meetings.
Educate, coach, and challenge process owners in using lean and statistical tools, approaches, and techniques to create process management and measurement systems.
Drive safety, quality, and efficiency measures through proactive problem resolution, follow-up, and follow-through.
Perform additional projects to support ongoing business needs.
Serve as the team's representative to other departments or organizations.
Learn and demonstrate effective project team leadership.