Continuous Improvement Technician 1 (2658)

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician to support the Engineering lab and drive Lean/Kaizen initiatives. You will educate employees on continuous improvement practices, apply lean tools to eliminate waste, and develop standard work within the lab environment.

Responsibilities include creating visual controls, collaborating with lab leadership, and coaching process owners to improve safety, quality, and productivity while maintaining ISO 17025 guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in an ISO 17025 accredited lab preferred.
• Lean/continuous improvement knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement lean projects to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
• Develop and implement lab work instructions focused on engineering processes and ISO 17025.
• Create visual controls and signage to reinforce processes and track metrics.
• Collaborate with lab management to develop Lean mindset and standardized work.
• Lead weekly staff meetings.
• Educate and coach process owners in lean and statistical tools.
• Drive safety, quality and efficiency measures through proactive problem resolution.
• Handle additional projects to support ongoing business needs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivation to learn

Problem solving

Team player

Judgement and integrity

Reading technical documents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Measurement devices (calipers, rulers, gauges, multimeters)

ISO 17025 experience

Job description

The Continues Improvement Technician studies existing processes and looks for ways to increase efficiency and productivity while ensuring quality and safety protocols are met. This role will support Engineering lab. This role will educate employees on Continuous Improvement/Kaizen principles and practices to drive process improvements.

Position Responsibilities may include:

• Implementation of projects, including application of lean tools to eliminate waste, lab area organization, time studies, documentation, presentations
  • Assist in the development of Lab Work Instructions specifically focused on engineering processes and ISO 17025 guidelines
  • Develop and implement visual controls and signage in the lab to reinforce processes, provide metrics, and improve productivity
• Work with lab management to assist with the development of Lean mindset and Lean oriented processes to improve efficiency and standardize work
• Partner with lab technicians and supervisors to collect observations, ideas, and solutions
• Lead weekly staff meetings
• Educate, coach, and challenge process owners in the use of lean and statistical tools, approaches, and techniques to create process management and measurement systems.
• Drive safety, quality and efficiency measures through proactive problem resolution, follow-up, and follow-through
• Perform additional projects to support ongoing business needs

Nature And Scope

• Takes direction from Continuous improvement supervisor
• Works within well-defined instructions

Knowledge And Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Motivation to learn and develop individual skill sets
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Technical experience in an ISO 17025 accredited lab
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, read measurement devices such as rulers, calipers, gauges and multimeters preferred
• Problem solving techniques
• Strong team player, results orientated, dedication to excellence and sense of urgency to achieve business objectives
• Ability to use good judgement and strong work ethics and integrity on the job

Experience

• 1 year of experience in related role

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports To

• Continuous Improvement Supervisor

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.