Lean CI Engineer - Drive Operational Excellence

BioTouch; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA and PPO plans available

Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and

401(k) with company match

Supplemental voluntary benefits

Job summary

BioTouch seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across a major medical kit facility. You will lead Kaizen events, apply Lean tools, and collaborate with production, IT/engineering, quality and supply chain to boost safety, quality, delivery and cost efficiency.

You will analyze data, map processes, and develop standard work while coaching teams in root-cause problem solving and sustainable improvements. Join BioTouch to advance healthcare logistics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related manufacturing role.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading multiple Kaizen events with measurable operational results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events focused on safety, quality, productivity, lead time, and cost.
• Identify improvement opportunities through data analysis, process observation, and employee engagement.
• Implement Lean methodologies including: Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, A3 Problem Solving, Kanban/Pull, Poka-Yoke.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure project success.
• Train employees in Lean principles and continuous improvement techniques.
• Support new product introductions and process improvements to ensure efficient operations.
• Promote a culture of employee engagement and accountability.

Skills

Lean tools

Kaizen events

Data analysis

Facilitation

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

BioTouch seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across a major medical kit facility. You will lead Kaizen events, apply Lean tools, and collaborate with production, IT/engineering, quality and supply chain to boost safety, quality, delivery and cost efficiency.

You will analyze data, map processes, and develop standard work while coaching teams in root-cause problem solving and sustainable improvements. Join BioTouch to advance healthcare logistics.