Lean Technician

Provides technical support to front-line workforce and manufacturing engineers making products in an industrial environment. Works hands-on with manufacturing equipment and activities. Identifies and supports process improvements. Uses judgment, experience and initiative to resolve problems and make recommendations. May help determine methods and procedures on new assignments

Key Responsibilities
Supports production line on a daily basis to help deliver yields, throughput and product quality
Trains and coaches front-line production employees (operators) on proper processes and procedures
Utilizes KT and Lean tools to reduce downtime, increase yields, and improve costs and product quality
Supports or leads optimization and standardization projects understanding DMAIC tools
Facilitates the sharing of learnings across shifts and across product lines
Works on equipment projects to reduce costs, downtime and/or defects and increase yields
Gives input into development and implements new equipment on the production line
Proactively guides front-line production employees and technical teams to comply with safety, health and environmental regulations
Creates project plans that identify resources and accurate timeline
May be asked to participate in developing a new process or machine to improve the current process.

Experiences/Education - Required
Math/Science Background
Has mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
Has had other roles that lead to a better understanding of the equipment and overall processes                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Experiences/Education - Desired
Lean Fundamentals
Yellow Belt or Green Belt
PEx tools
Has had several leadership opportunities