Continuous Improvement Technician

Plexus; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus in Penang seeks a Continuous Improvement Technician I to support cost reductions and lean initiatives on the factory floor. You will work with CI Engineers on projects, perform time studies, and help optimize manufacturing layouts while adhering to quality standards.

The role emphasizes practical Gemba work, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and active participation in kaizen events to drive financial impact.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with 1+ years related experience preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist CI Engineers on projects to reduce costs and improve manufacturing flow.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams and maintain composure in stressful environments.
• Conduct time studies and capacity models to validate outputs and layouts.
• Support Operational Excellence/Lean Steering Team to achieve financial targets.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
• Follow Plexus quality policy, customer specs and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor own work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and reduce waste.
• Deliver work that minimizes scrap or rework.
• Notify supervisors and escalate issues when needed.

Skills

Time studies

Teamwork

Lean / Kaizen

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

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Responsibility
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

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Physical Requirements

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Travel Requirements

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