Lean Improvement Technician – Manufacturing Operations

Dodge Industrial, Inc.; Belton (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dodge Industrial, Inc. in Belton, SC seeks a Lean Technician to lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on safety, organization, quality, productivity, and flow, requiring hands-on problem solving with shop tools and fabrication methods. The successful candidate will champion Lean Manufacturing principles by driving workplace organization, visual management, standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong self-starter with ability to work independently and drive projects.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience operating shop equipment such as band saws, table saws, grinders.
• Willingness to obtain Powered Industrial Truck certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
• Independently identify opportunities to improve safety, workflow, organization, efficiency, and employee productivity.
• Identify risks, root causes, and potential failure modes associated with processes and improvement activities.
• Design, build, and implement organization, storage, visual management, ergonomic, and safety solutions using practical hands-on methods.
• Construct and install shadow boards, tool holders, labeling systems, visual controls, and workplace organization systems.
• Utilize Lean tools including 6S, Kaizen, TPM, setup reduction, scrap reduction, visual management, flow improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Establish and maintain designated locations for tooling, equipment, and materials through visual workplace principles.
• Perform facility improvement activities including painting, floor striping, floor maintenance, cleaning, and workplace restoration projects.
• Support continuous improvement events and collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Present improvement concepts, project updates, and results effectively to team members and leadership.

Skills

Self-starter

Effective communicator

Time management

Safety mindset

Overtime willingness

Tools

Band Saws

Table Saws

Grinders

Measuring tools

Drills

Wrenches

Job description

Dodge Industrial, Inc. in Belton, SC seeks a Lean Technician to lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on safety, organization, quality, productivity, and flow, requiring hands-on problem solving with shop tools and fabrication methods. The successful candidate will champion Lean Manufacturing principles by driving workplace organization, visual management, standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement initiatives.