Continuous Improvement Engineer Job

BioTouch; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA and PPO plans available

Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and

401(k) with company match

Supplemental voluntary benefits

Job summary

BioTouch seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across a major medical kit facility. You will lead Kaizen events, apply Lean tools, and collaborate with production, IT/engineering, quality and supply chain to boost safety, quality, delivery and cost efficiency.

You will analyze data, map processes, and develop standard work while coaching teams in root-cause problem solving and sustainable improvements. Join BioTouch to advance healthcare logistics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related manufacturing role.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading multiple Kaizen events with measurable operational results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events focused on safety, quality, productivity, lead time, and cost.
• Identify improvement opportunities through data analysis, process observation, and employee engagement.
• Implement Lean methodologies including: Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, A3 Problem Solving, Kanban/Pull, Poka-Yoke.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure project success.
• Train employees in Lean principles and continuous improvement techniques.
• Support new product introductions and process improvements to ensure efficient operations.
• Promote a culture of employee engagement and accountability.

Skills

Lean tools

Kaizen events

Data analysis

Facilitation

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Touch Lives. Improve Outcomes. BioTouch is a single-source, international provider for all mission-critical kitting and logistics needs. We partner with a wide range of medical facilities and healthcare providers to bring a higher level of care to healthcare delivery. Simply put, we are doing our part in the healthcare specialty logistics arena!

The Role

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing principles, process optimization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement initiatives across the operation at one of our largest medical kit facilities. This role partners with production, distribution, IT/engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on change agent with a proven ability to lead Kaizen events, implement Lean tools, and deliver measurable operational improvements.

Your Impact

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, lead time, and cost.
• Identify improvement opportunities through data analysis, process observation, and employee engagement.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing methodologies including:
• Value Stream Mapping
• 5S
• Standard Work
• Visual Management
• SMED (Quick Changeover)
• A3 Problem Solving
• Kanban/Pull Systems
• Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing)
• Analyze material handling/flow along with kitting processes and develop solutions that improve throughput, reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and increase capacity.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to execute continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure project success.
• Train employees at all levels in Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.
• Support new product introductions and process improvements to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Present project updates and results to plant leadership.

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with process mapping, statistical analysis, and root cause problem solving.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard business software.

What We Need

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related manufacturing role.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading multiple Kaizen events with measurable operational results.

What You’ll Get

HSA and PPO plans available

Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long Term Disability

401(k) with generous company match after 90 days

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits like Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity