Lean Improvement Technician

Kdc One; Madison Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with

Company Match after 30 Days

Paid Time Off & 11 Company Paid Holyd?

Tools Provided

Safety Shoes Voucher

Discount Programs

Job summary

kdc/one is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician to drive operational excellence in our manufacturing facility. You will partner with leaders and frontline employees to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and support improvement initiatives that impact business performance.

This role focuses on implementing Lean methods, updating SOPs, and leading projects to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep production lines running efficiently and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze production workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping).
• Develop and update SOPs and work instructions to support process improvements.
• Identify and eliminate waste, downtime, and non-value-added activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Create reports and visual tools to communicate project results and KPIs.
• Lead small- to medium-sized continuous improvement projects from start to finish.
• Partner with operators, supervisors, and managers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Utilize root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods to resolve recurring issues.
• Support initiatives focused on improving productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

kdc/one is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician to drive operational excellence in our manufacturing facility. You will partner with leaders and frontline employees to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and support improvement initiatives that impact business performance.

This role focuses on implementing Lean methods, updating SOPs, and leading projects to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.