Business Excellence Technician

Flex; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner delivering innovative products and design support. We seek a Lean Six Sigma professional to drive waste removal, coach teams, and implement best practices across production areas.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with A3, 5S, and kaizen projects, plus strong communication. The role involves daily process improvements, training others, and using lean tools to sustain results.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in related field.
• Use of lean and six sigma tools may be required.
• Telephone skills, data entry, and office software (word, spreadsheet, presentation).
• Demonstrates advanced technical skills and the ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Support lean and six sigma activities as defined in the GBE A3.
• Assist in designing and building workstations, racks, benches, and trolleys.
• Familiar with Moonshine tools and machines used in the processes.
• Maintain good 5S in the work area and upholding standards.
• Prepare and upload completed kaizen projects in BE on-line systems.
• Maintain and update indicators on the lean gallery and other defined locations.

Skills

Lean & Six Sigma

A3 problem solving

Kaizen

5S

Data entry

Tools

Moonshine tools

Pipe cutters

Drills

Power tools

Catalogue maintenance

Trolleys

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Responsible for continuously driving a culture of excellence in the organization, coaching and enabling waste removal activities using lean and six sigma approaches and tools and guiding actions to a sustainable conclusion.

What a typical day looks like:

• Support lean and six sigma activities as defined in the GBE A3.
• Support in designing and building workstations, supermarket racks, benches, trolleys etc.
• Familiar with and able to use Moonshine tools and machines effectively.
• Ensure good 5S in the work area.
• Implement identified Best practices timely.
• Prepare and upload completed kaizen projects in the BE on-line Systems.
• Maintain and update various indicators on the lean gallery and other defined locations.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in related field.
• Use of the following tools may be required: Pipe cutters, drills, power tools, lean and six sigma tools, maintain catalogue of work stations, trolleys etc.
• Telephone skills, data entry, office software to include, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation.
• Demonstrates advanced technical skills which may be used to conduct on-the-job training and/or lead/guide other employees.
• Highly skilled with ability to move between projects.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge of functional techniques and has input to process improvement.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.