Technician Cont Improv 2

Daikin•Waller, TX

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Technician studies existing processes to identify 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 does not have people-management responsibilities.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a related role.
Knowledge of Lean principles and tools.
Working knowledge of MS Office.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently with initiative and be a self-starter.
Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge of lab systems, equipment, and operations.
Ability to read and understand technical documents.
Strong teamwork, results orientation, dedication to excellence, and urgency in achieving business objectives.
Good judgment, effective decision-making skills, strong work ethic, and integrity.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Implement projects, including applying lean tools to eliminate waste, organizing lab areas, conducting time studies, and preparing documentation and presentations.
Assist in developing Lab Work Instructions focused on engineering processes and ISO 17025 guidelines.
Develop and implement visual controls and lab signage 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 the use of 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.
Represent the team to other departments and learn and demonstrate effective project team leadership.