Continuous Improvement Technician

Nix Companies, Inc.; Poseyville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

401K

Life Insurance

Structured Bonus Plans

Job summary

NIX Industrial seeks a Continuous Improvement Technician to drive shop-floor improvement initiatives across our production sites. You will identify waste, lead Kaizen events, and implement process changes that boost efficiency, safety, and quality. This hands-on role partners with shop leadership to sustain measurable gains.

Responsibilities include developing standards, training teams, collecting data, and communicating progress to leadership while traveling between NIX shop locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles including 5S and standard work.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to translate data into improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to train and collaborate at all levels.
• Ability to travel between shop locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Observe shop-floor processes to identify waste, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support and lead Kaizen events, improvement projects, and root-cause problem solving.
• Develop, test, implement, and evaluate process improvements with measurable results.
• Apply lean principles such as 5S, standard work and visual management.
• Create and maintain execution standards, visual aids and process documentation.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify opportunities and measure results.
• Train and coach team members on new processes and tools.
• Support 5S audits and cross-location improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with leadership, Facilities, Safety and Production Support to sustain improvements.
• Track projects and communicate progress and results to leadership.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Root-cause problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Shop floor presence

Job description

JOB TITLE: Continuous Improvement Technician

DIVISION: Production Support

LOCATION: Poseyville, IN

REPORTS TO: Cole Eckert, Director of Production Support

What You Will Do

The Continuous Improvement Technician works directly on the shop floor to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements across NIX Industrial. This position partners with shop leadership and team members to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, standardize best practices, and strengthen safety and quality. The ideal candidate will take a hands‑on, collaborative approach to solving problems and turning improvement opportunities into measurable results.

How You Will Do It

• Observe shop-floor processes to identify waste, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support and lead Kaizen events, improvement projects, and root‑cause problem‑solving efforts.
• Develop, test, implement, and evaluate process improvements using measurable results.
• Apply continuous improvement principles and tools, including 5S, standard work, visual management, waste elimination, error‑proofing, and QRM.
• Create, update, and maintain execution standards, visual job aids, and process documentation.
• Collect and analyze production data, including cycle time, downtime, scrap, and throughput, to identify opportunities and measure results.
• Train and coach team members on new processes, tools, and continuous improvement concepts.
• Support 5S audits and improvement efforts across NIX shop locations.
• Partner with shop leadership, Facilities & Maintenance, Safety, and Production Support to implement sustainable improvements.
• Track improvement projects and communicate progress, challenges, and results to leadership.
• Share successful improvements and best practices across NIX shop locations.

The Position Requires

• Knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, standard work, waste elimination, and root‑cause problem solving.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with the ability to turn observations and data into practical improvements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train, coach, and collaborate with team members at all levels.
• The ability to build strong working relationships and gain buy‑in when implementing changes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• A hands‑on, action‑oriented approach with the willingness to spend the majority of the workday on the shop floor.
• The ability and willingness to travel between NIX shop locations as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Structured Bonus Plans