The Continues Improvement Technician studies existing processes and looks for ways to increase efficiency and productivity while ensuring quality and safety protocols are met. This role will support Engineering lab. This role will educate employees on Continuous Improvement/Kaizen principles and practices to drive process improvements.
Position Responsibilities may include;
- Implementation of projects, including application of lean tools to eliminate waste, lab area organization, time studies, documentation, presentations
- Assist in the development of Lab Work Instructions specifically 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 assist with the development of Lean mindset and Lean oriented processes to 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
Nature and Scope :
- Works within knowledge with minimal direction
Knowledge and Skills:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Knowledge of Lean principles and tools
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Must be a self-starter with initiative
- Problem solving techniques
- Demonstrated knowledge of lab systems, equipment, and operations
- Ability to read and understand technical documents, read measurement devices such as rulers, calipers, gauges and multimeters preferred
- Strong team player, results orientated, dedication to excellence and sense of urgency to achieve business objectives
- Ability to apply good judgement, effective decision-making skills, strong work ethics and integrity on the job
- Serve as team’s representative to other departments of organizations
- Learn and demonstrate effective project team leadership
- Effective organizational and time management skills
Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in related role
Education:
- Associates degree / Vocational training strongly preferred or equivalent experience
People Management: No
Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
- Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Reports to:
- Continuous Improvement Supervisor
The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.
