Continuous Improvement Technician

Plexus Corp.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Penang, Bayan Lepas, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician I to support the factory's CI initiatives, perform time studies, layout optimizations and participate in kaizen events.

This hands-on Gemba role collaborates with CI engineers to improve manufacturing flow and reduce waste. You will assist in process optimization, monitor quality and ensure adherence to standards, while contributing to cost improvement and transformation projects.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 1+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist CI Engineers in general projects and experiments to reduce costs and improve manufacturing flow.
• Perform time studies and capacity analysis; support layout changes and value stream transformation.
• Support Operational Excellence/Lean initiatives and kaizen events.
• Monitor quality, follow Plexus quality policy, and identify opportunities to eliminate waste.

Education

Associate's Degree

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.