Kaizen Operator

Morgan Advanced Materials; Greenville (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Advanced Materials is seeking a Kaizen Operator to support safety, quality and efficiency improvements on the production floor. You will collect operator ideas, promote continuous improvement and help implement Kaizen proposals.

The role requires a high school diploma, hands-on tooling skills, and a proactive, self-motivated attitude. On-site manufacturing environment with PPE and teamwork expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Lean, 5S, Kaizen experience preferred
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Safety-conscious and quality-focused

Responsibilities

• Collects and organizes employee ideas and facilitates effective implementation
• Works independently and coordinates installation of signage, floor tape, etc.
• Facilitates the formulation of ideas and embraces and supports implementation
• Proactively seek solutions to specific errors and deficiencies in production with the involvement of those working in the field
• Ensure the trainings related to the implemented Kaizen developments are coordinated
• The Kaizen Operator’s work catalyzes continuous improvement

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Overview

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials.

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers.

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

This position will facilitate the effective implementation and introduction of development proposals for safety, quality and efficiency (Kaizen Ideas) arising from the operators working in Production. The incumbent will operate, develop, and stimulate the related process and promote the culture of continuous improvement.

• Collects and organizes employee ideas and facilitates effective implementation
• Works independently and also helps coordinate installation of signage, floor tape, etc.
• Facilitates the formulation of ideas and embraces and supports implementation
• Proactively seek solutions to specific errors and deficiencies in production with the involvement of those working in the field
• Ensure the trainings related to the implemented Kaizen developments are coordinated
• The Kaizen Operator’s work catalyzes continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Use of common hand tools; screw drivers, drill, level, tape measure
• Entry Level knowledge of Microsoft Office along with Outlook/email preferred
• Strong focus on safety and quality
• Must be a self-starter and maintains a positive attitude
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating teamwork
• Good problem-solving abilities and result-oriented
• Lead by examples at all times (no safety violations, use proper PPE, show up to work on time)
• Must follow and abide by Company policies
• Lean, 5S, Kaizen experience preferred

• Must be able to walk, bend, pull and push without assistance (example: brace, cane)
• Capable of walking and standing for up to 8 hours per day
• Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
• Frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel material
• Constant use of hand/fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel or handle and manipulate parts and tools
• Constant requirement of specific vision abilities including close vision, distant vision, depth perception
• Constantly wear appropriate PPE including but not limited to eye and foot protection
• Ability to work around machinery and chemicals
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. using proper lifting techniques and Company-provided equipment

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1