Lean CI Associate — Kaizen & Process Improvement

Celestica; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Richardson, TX seeks an Associate, Continuous Improvement to support CI activities, learn Lean fundamentals, and assist the CI manager with strategy deployment and project execution under supervision.

You will participate in Kaizen workshops, assist in root cause analyses, line balancing design, and drive improvement ideas with area owners, gaining exposure to Gemba and daily CI routines.

Qualifications

• Awareness of CI concepts and lean basics.
• Familiarity with production operations and operator responsibilities.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow CI processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of yearly CI activities plan and ensure project goals are met.
• Participate in Gemba activities, perform weekly improvement activities, and contribute ideas to Kaizen teams.
• Participate in process-improvement CI workshops such as Kaizen and VSM.
• Perform root cause analysis and daily improvement activities with area owners.
• Assist in line balancing design for process improvement and drive new ideas with owners.

Skills

Awareness of CI

Windows applications

Production operations knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Results oriented

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Two or Three Year Community College Diploma

Job description

Celestica in Richardson, TX seeks an Associate, Continuous Improvement to support CI activities, learn Lean fundamentals, and assist the CI manager with strategy deployment and project execution under supervision.

You will participate in Kaizen workshops, assist in root cause analyses, line balancing design, and drive improvement ideas with area owners, gaining exposure to Gemba and daily CI routines.