Continuous Improvement Technician

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Sports

Parking

Event Center

Employee Privilege Program

Meal Sub

Job summary

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician I in Penang, Malaysia. The role supports CI projects, creates layouts, takes standard times, and participates in kaizen events — a practical Gemba position in a manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with CI engineers and cross-functional teams to optimize processes, run time studies, and build capacity models to improve overall factory efficiency while adhering to Plexus quality policies and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement projects and kaizen events is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist CI Engineers on projects to reduce costs and improve manufacturing flow.
• Perform time studies and create capacity models to demonstrate expected output.
• Support Value Stream Transformation and Transformation Cost Improvement work.
• Contribute to Operational Excellence/Lean Steering Team to achieve financial impact.
• Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance; identify opportunities to reduce scrap and rework.

Skills

Process optimization

Time studies

Team collaboration

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.

Make a difference with Plexus.

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you'll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You'll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you're an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands-on internship experience — with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

Make a difference with Plexus.

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you'll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You'll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you're an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands-on internship experience — with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking Event Center, Employee Privilege Program, Meal Sub