Continuous Improvement Technician

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Job Summary: The Continuous Improvement Technician supports all operational excellence efforts in the production facility. The person(s) performing in this role are models for the behaviors and actions that create and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Participate, assist, and lead kaizen events to drive system and process improvement
• Support the implementation of process improvement projects
• Exhibit and develop a high level of critical thinking skills
• Proficiently apply and train practical, team-based problem-solving methodology
• Utilize Leader Standard Work as a basis for structured and organized daily routines
• Facilitate the adoption of continuous improvement as a way of life; foster positive culture change
• Demonstrate the ability to apply and train others in the application of lean tools and methodologies
• Support cooperation, teamwork, and positive working relationships across all functional areas
• Autonomously identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing processes
• Display and be able to train lean leadership behaviours 
• Continuously develop skills and abilities in line with organizational goals

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be familiar working in a high volume and inventory-intensive environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Ability to work with vendors and employees at all levels of the organization promptly and professionally
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Knowledge and ability to train others in waste identification
• Ability to gather facts and analyse problems in depth
• Ability to support continuous improvement efforts on all shifts

Education and Experience:

• Five years’ experience in a lean manufacturing environment
• Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Microsoft office suite.

Physical Demands:

The company’s Job Descriptions are not intended to be a complete detailed account of all expected/anticipated activities. We operate in a fast-moving and competitive global environment and therefore need employees to be flexible. 

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