Kaizen Technician: Lean Process Improvement & Training

Hayward Industries; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. seeks a Kaizen Technician to support manufacturing operations with standard work, process documentation and continuous improvement.

The role collaborates with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and CI to improve process consistency and sustain excellence. Key duties include coordinating Kaizen events, coaching teams, maintaining lean metrics, and developing training materials.

Qualifications

• Must have basic PC skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Capable of reading and interpreting safety rules and operation manuals.
• Strong organizational skills to promote 5S and lean culture.
• Math skills essential for time studies and staffing balance.
• Writes routine reports and communicates to groups clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Kaizen events and select participants.
• Facilitate Kaizen activities and coach teams.
• Maintain lean metrics and promote daily lean practices.
• Create and post standard work documentation in the cell.
• Assist in TPM program development and sustainment.
• Provide lean training during deployments and launches.

Skills

PC skills

Communication

Time studies

Lean/5S

Report writing

Education

AS/BS in Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Hayward Holdings Inc. seeks a Kaizen Technician to support manufacturing operations with standard work, process documentation and continuous improvement.

The role collaborates with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and CI to improve process consistency and sustain excellence. Key duties include coordinating Kaizen events, coaching teams, maintaining lean metrics, and developing training materials.