Continuous Improvement Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse & Materials Optimization
• Space Maximization : Assist in designing and executing targeted warehouse improvement activities to optimize footprint, storage capacity, and material flow.
• Collaboration: Partner with the materials management team to identify, scope, and execute high-impact improvement projects across inventory and warehouse spaces.
• Visual Management & Shopfloor Support
• Parts Identification: Apply clear parts identification systems across warehouse storage to enhance visual management and reduce search time.
• Workstation Design: Collaborate directly with shopfloor employees to improve local work areas by developing custom tool shadow boards and point-of-use parts storage.
• 6S & Lean Sustainability
• Culture Standards: Support the plant-wide deployment, auditing, and long-term sustainment of 6S methodologies (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety).
• Continuous Coaching: Act as a hands-on resource for floor teams, helping them maintain lean standards and standard operating procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or production environment.
• Lean Methodologies: Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, specifically 6S, visual management, and point-of-use storage systems.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with both office-based management teams and shop floor employees.
• Problem Solving: A proactive mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement hands-on solutions.
• Technical Skills: Ability to use basic tools to build shadow boards and reorganize physical storage area.

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