Continuous Improvement Technician - Onsite

JOB PURPOSE:

Improve the work areas of MFG to promote a safe and lean working environment. Perform all duties in the Quality and CI department based on business needs. Ideal candidate will have a desire to

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tape floors based on 5S standards
• Paint walls and improve work areas
• Perform time studies
• Prioritize and organize work ensuring that tasks are successfully completed within defined timeframes and meet predetermined deadlines.
• Learn fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practice and model proper safety rules and procedures.
• Report to and be ready to work at the scheduled start time.
• Comply with all safety and company policies.
• Wear proper PPE equipment as required for the area.
  
  

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

COMPETENCIES:

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks out and recommends improvements in their work processes, products, and services; demonstrates a proactive approach to identifying areas for optimization and consistently strives for higher quality results.
• Communication: Articulate complex matters and effectively express ideas and information in a clear and organized manner, so it is understood by others, both orally and in writing. Speak professionally with various levels of individuals to build strong professional relationships.
• Customer Service: Develop and maintain strong relationships by listening, understanding, and responding to identified needs in a timely manner.
• Problem Analysis: The ability to detect problems, recognize important information, and link various data; to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience And/or Training:

• 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  
  

Licenses/Certificates: None

Technology/Equipment : Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience And/or Training:

• Quality at the Source
• Lean Manufacturing
  
  

Licenses/Certificates: Six Sigma White Belt

Technology/Equipment : None

Physical And Mental Demands:

Standing for the working hours of each shift, up to 6 hours daily. Walking in the Production department to different areas of work. Speaking, hearing, seeing. Listen and observe the environment for hazard prevention. Use hands for tools. Regularly lift 30-50 lbs. throughout shift. Team-lift as specified by leadership. Employees may perform tasks that require bending, twisting, and turning frequently.

Working Environment:

Indoor working environment. Office is temperature-controlled all year round. Production may be hot in the Summer and temperature-controlled in the Winter. Moving machinery, i.e. forklifts, moveable carts, etc.; uneven ground where cart tracks are identified. Air quality may be dusty and potentially require additional PPE in certain areas. Sound level below 85 decibels except in areas specified as requiring hearing protection.

EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The mental and physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This job description represents characteristics the individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

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