Continuous Improvement Engineer Job

BioTouch; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA and PPO plans available

Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and

Long Term Disability

401(k) with generous company match

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (Short

Term Disability, Critical Illness, and

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

BioTouch is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence at our large medical kit facility. You will lead Lean initiatives, guide Kaizen events, and partner with production, IT/engineering, quality, and supply chain to cut waste, improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, data-driven decision making, and the ability to train staff in Lean methods while developing standard work, visual management, and KPI tracking to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement or related manufacturing role.
• Proven track record leading Kaizen events with measurable improvements.
• Experience applying Lean tools to drive safety, quality, and throughput.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events to improve safety, quality, productivity, lead time, and cost.
• Identify opportunities through data analysis, observation, and engagement.
• Implement Lean methodologies: Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, A3, Kanban, Poka-Yoke.
• Develop process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and train employees in Lean principles.
• Present updates to plant leadership.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen events

Data analysis

Facilitation

Cross-functional leadership

Excel/PowerPoint

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&DD, 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