Hands-On CI/Lean Specialist — Kaizen & Six Sigma Leader

11 MasterBrand Cabinets LLC; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC in Weslaco, TX seeks a CI Tech to drive continuous improvement across the plant. This role participates in Kaizen events, facilitates projects, and is hands-on from concept to sustainment.

The ideal candidate will have lean manufacturing knowledge, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to coach others while maintaining safety and quality in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of departmental manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing.
• Proven ability to coach other associates on the Five Traits of Success and promote teamwork.
• Proven ability to lead, teach/train others and demonstrable public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and understand process, product components and manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Participates and leads Six Sigma, Kaizen and Safety teams/events.
• Assists in definition, measurement and analysis of problems.
• Audits/validates production process and takes corrective action as necessary to train to the documented process.
• Documents processes through standard work.
• Trains others to the documented standard work.
• Assists with on‑the‑job training of associates in the assigned department.
• Carries out, responds to and contributes to all written and verbal department instructions.
• Complies with safety rules, regulations and procedures and ensures effective housekeeping practices.

Skills

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Coaching

Public speaking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety leadership

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

SharePoint

QlikView

DMR

AS400

IBM queries

Job description

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC in Weslaco, TX seeks a CI Tech to drive continuous improvement across the plant. This role participates in Kaizen events, facilitates projects, and is hands-on from concept to sustainment.

The ideal candidate will have lean manufacturing knowledge, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to coach others while maintaining safety and quality in a manufacturing environment.