Continuous Improvement Technician

emplify GmbH; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative environment

Career growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

WITRON is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician to lead frontline operations and drive process improvements in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role collaborates with Maintenance, IT, and external partners to ensure system uptime and efficient production.

The successful candidate will analyze processes, lead Six Sigma/Lean initiatives, and develop training practices to enhance operator performance and reliability of material handling systems across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 1-3 years’ supervisory experience in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment.
• Associates degree in a relevant subject with 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing business processes and develop short- and long-term improvement strategies.
• Coordinate and lead key projects for improvement across the organization.
• Create measurable project standards and compare results against them.
• Promote compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Lead by example with results- and people-centered direction, feedback, and coaching.
• Develop processes to maintain system performance during shift changes and high-volume periods.
• Maintain open relationships with customers and vendors to ensure maximum system performance.
• Ensure training and assessment programs develop employees and standardize operations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Analytical thinking

Team supervision

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Join WITRON as a Continuous Improvement Technician!

The Continuous Improvement Technician is responsible forensuringdaily production targetsaremetthrough effective leadership, collaboration, and problem-solvingwith a focus on continuous improvement and process engineering.Acting as a front-line manager, the Continuous ImprovementSpecialist willprovide directinstruction andguidance to system operatorswhile partnering with Maintenance,OnsiteIT, and external partners to ensure system up-time.They will monitorand improve organizational processes with the aim of making them as efficient as possible.

Primary Responsibilities

Analyze existing business processes, develop short- and long-term strategies for the company by incorporating Six Sigma, Agile and other practices.

Coordinate and lead key projects for improvement across the organization

Creating measurable project standards and comparing project results against them.

Promote compliance with all relevant company policies and government regulations including OSHA

Lead by example through results-fo cused, people-centered direction, feedback, and coaching

Develop effective processes to maintain system performance through shift changes, high volume periods, and irregular operations in conjunction with other stakeholders

Maintain open and transparent relationships with customer and other vendor contacts to ensure maximum system performance

Ensure operational process consistency and employee devel opment through the design and execution of uniform training and assessment programs

Follow established escalation guidelines in the event of system downtime or irregular operations

Analyze operational processes and equipment,complete rootcause analysis and drive equipment reliability and process stability.

Leverage detailed reporting to understand system performance and implement continuous improvement projects around employee performance and system operations

Coordinate with Maintenance Team to ensure minimal system impact in the execution of preventive and ad hoc maintenance activities

Participate and lead ( as necessary ) team, site, and customer meetings to ensure open, effective communications centered on collaborative efforts to meet production goals

Education & Experience

Required: High school diploma with 1-3 years’ experience in a supervisory in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment

Preferred: Associates degree in a relevant subject with 3-5 years’ experience in a supervisory role in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or rela ted environment

Familiarity with automated material handling systems strongly preferred

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of frontline system operators

Knowledge and basic skills in Lean Manufacturing and Project Management.

Strong understanding of automated material handling systems

Familiarity with basiclogisticsand supply chain principles

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Able to prioritize multiple tasks andworkload

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Knowledge of OSHA Safety guidelines

Travel

Occasional travelwithin North Americamaybe requiredto undergo training and/or support sister sites; rare internationaltravel may be necessaryin support of company-wide initiatives

Scheduling & Availability

Must be able to work all shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Must be available by phone 24/7in the event ofirregular operationsand/or escalation

Physical Requirements

Ability to work at heights of 80-100 feet

Ability to adapt to a warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from +34 degrees to -15 degrees

Ability to walk/stand during a designated shift

Lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds

Why WITRON?

• Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.
• Continuous Growth: Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement with ample opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Competitive Benefits: WITRON values employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer three (3) bonus opportunities, comprehensive health benefits, and much more!

Join WITRON and be part of a team that's shaping the future of automation logistics!

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.