Continuous Improvement Technician

Plexus Corp.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Continuous Improvement Technician I to support CI initiatives in the factory, including standard times, process balance, and value stream improvements. This is a hands-on Gemba role focused on waste elimination and productivity.

You will collaborate with CI engineers and cross-functional teams, perform time studies, assist in cap model analysis, and help implement lean projects to achieve targeted financial impact while complying with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in related field.
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing or CI environment.
• Willingness to participate in kaizen events and gemba walks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in time studies and capacity analyses to support process optimization.
• Support CI engineers on projects to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Document improvements and monitor quality compliance.

Skills

Time studies

Kaizen events

Gemba

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Purpose Statement:

The Continuous Improvement Technician I, reporting to the CI Manager (or assigned by the CI MGR) is responsible to support in the factory all continuous improvement projects such as: Create layouts, physical movements, take standard times, Capacity Analysis, process balance chart, management all current movements, participation in all continuous improvement initiatives and kaizen events - this is a practical Gemba role.

Key Job Accountabilities

• PROCESS OPTIMIZATION: Assist the CI Engineers in general projects and experiments that reduce costs and improve the manufacturing flow of products
• Able to work cooperatively in a team & cross functional team(s) as needed Able to maintain a level temperament in a stressful environment Openly and proactively shares information, knowledge & experience with co-workers Willing to take on additional assignments
• PROCESS OPTIMIZATION: Perform time studies, cap model as needed to demonstrate the expected output for an operation, for cost recovery systems, and for factory layouts. All t support Value Stream Transformation and Transformation Cost Improvement work.
• Support site's Operational Excellence/Lean Steering Team to achieve targeted financial impact.
• Consistently completes assignments or work requirements on time without compromising on quality Uses time effectively to manage workload/tasks Individual throughput goals are met
• Understands and follows Plexus quality policy guidelines, customer specifications and adheres to regulatory compliance
• Monitors own work to ensure quality standard is met
• Looks for opportunities to improve quality and eliminate waste at work
• Delivers work in way a that eliminates scrap or rework
• Keeps supervisors informed and escalates issues when needed

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 1 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• N/A

Physical Requirements

• N/A

Travel Requirements

• N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.