Continuous Improvement Technician

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Indiana; On-site; USD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician for a Southern Indiana plant. This hands-on Lean/Six Sigma role focuses on data-driven analysis, process improvement, and frontline engagement to boost quality, safety, and productivity.

You will lead operational data analyses, support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, conduct time studies and workflow analyses, and develop standard work instructions while tracking KPIs and collaborating with production, maintenance, quality,

Qualifications

• Proven experience applying Lean and Six Sigma in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to map value streams and analyze data to drive improvements.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization skills (Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Operational data analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and CI initiatives across the plant.
• Conduct process observations, time studies, and workflow analyses.
• Facilitate root cause analysis using 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams.
• Assist with Kaizen events and CI projects.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions.
• Track and report KPIs to leadership and teams.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and leadership.
• Train employees on new processes and CI tools.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma methodologies

Value Stream Mapping

Data analysis & reporting

Project management

Microsoft Excel & Power BI

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations

Tools

CAD/CMMS

Project tools

MS Office

Job description

Pay: $75,000/year Location: Southern Indiana (Huntingburg / Vincennes region)

Core Purpose of the Role

A Continuous Improvement Technician drives efficiency, quality, safety, and productivity improvements across our client’s plant. This is a hands‑on Lean/Six Sigma role focused on data, process analysis, and frontline engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational data analysis to identify improvement opportunities
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and CI initiatives
• Conduct process observations, time studies, workflow analyses
• Facilitate root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Assist with Kaizen events and improvement projects
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions
• Track and report KPIs
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and leadership
• Train employees on new processes and CI tools

Qualifications & Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma methodologies
• Value Stream Mapping
• Data analysis & reporting
• Project management
• Microsoft Excel & Power BI

Education & Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations (preferred)
• 3+ years in production/manufacturing with proven CI project delivery
• Technical skills: process design, validation, line balancing, equipment capability
• Software: Excel (advanced), Word, PowerPoint, project tools; CAD/CMMS a plus