Lean Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Lean manufacturing principles including 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, and Visual Management
• Identify waste in production processes (motion, waiting, defects, overproduction, transport, inventory, overprocessing)
• Participate in and facilitate Kaizen events and rapid improvement activities
• Aid in developing and maintaining Lean daily management systems
• Conduct time studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing activities
• Support identification of bottlenecks and assist in improving throughput
• Analyze production data to identify trends, losses, and improvement opportunities
• Absorb and validate takt time alignment and standard work adherence
• Perform daily Gemba walks to observe processes and engage with operators and supervisors
• Collaborate with production teams to solve real-time operational issues
• Support implementation of corrective actions and ensure sustainment of improvements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical training preferred (Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology)
• 1–3+ years experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Ability to read technical drawings or work instructions preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data tracking tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to work on the production floor