Continous Improvement Technician

Kdc One; Madison Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with

Company Match after 30 Days

Paid Time Off & 11 Company Paid Holyd?

Tools Provided

Safety Shoes Voucher

Discount Programs

Job summary

kdc/one is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician to drive operational excellence in our manufacturing facility. You will partner with leaders and frontline employees to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and support improvement initiatives that impact business performance.

This role focuses on implementing Lean methods, updating SOPs, and leading projects to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep production lines running efficiently and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze production workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping).
• Develop and update SOPs and work instructions to support process improvements.
• Identify and eliminate waste, downtime, and non-value-added activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Create reports and visual tools to communicate project results and KPIs.
• Lead small- to medium-sized continuous improvement projects from start to finish.
• Partner with operators, supervisors, and managers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Utilize root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods to resolve recurring issues.
• Support initiatives focused on improving productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Continuous Improvement Technician

Are you passionate about Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving, and creating more efficient operations? We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Technician to help drive operational excellence across our manufacturing facility. In this role, you’ll partner with leaders and frontline employees to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, improve productivity, and support continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact business performance

What You’ll Be Doing:

• You’ll play a key role in keeping our production lines running efficiently and continuously improving performance:
• Analyze production workflows to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping.
• Develop and update SOPs and work instructions to support process improvements.
• Identify and eliminate sources of waste, downtime, and non-value-added activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Create reports and visual tools to communicate project results and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead small- to medium-sized continuous improvement projects from start to finish.
• Partner with operators, supervisors, and managers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Utilize root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods to resolve recurring issues.
• Support initiatives focused on improving productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance

What We Need From You:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Work in a production/warehouse environment with moderate noise
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and use of tools and equipment
• Exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, and powered industrial equipment

Why Join kdc/one?

• Clean, Fragrant, & Climate Controlled Facility
• Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with Company Match after 30 Days!
• Paid Time Off & 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Tools and Tool Boxes Supplied
• Recognition/Incentive Programs
• Discount Programs
• Safety Shoe Voucher Program (Up to $125 annually)
• Prescription Safety Glasses Discount Program