Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Technician

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions seeks a Continuous Improvement Technician to drive lean initiatives across manufacturing and warehouse. You’ll analyze data, identify waste, and implement 5S, visual management, and Kaizen activities to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Based in Des Moines, IA, you will coordinate CI projects, work with cross-functional teams, and sustain improved processes. The role emphasizes standardization over routine production tasks.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or technical training preferred.
• Experience: Previous manufacturing experience required. Lean/Six Sigma or CI experience preferred.
• Certification(s) and License(s): Lean/Six Sigma training or certification preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office. AutoCAD or other CAD software experience preferred
• Other Requirements: Ability to interpret operational data and support process improvement initiatives. Ability to facilitate and implement improvement projects and communicate technical information to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, implementation, and sustainment of lean CI initiatives.
• Analyze operational data and assist with audits, root cause analysis, and action item follow-up.
• Implement 5S, visual management, and Kaizen activities across operations.
• Execute CI projects including layout changes, workstation modifications, and equipment relocation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Industrial process improvement

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training preferred

Tools

CAD software

Job description

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions seeks a Continuous Improvement Technician to drive lean initiatives across manufacturing and warehouse. You’ll analyze data, identify waste, and implement 5S, visual management, and Kaizen activities to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Based in Des Moines, IA, you will coordinate CI projects, work with cross-functional teams, and sustain improved processes. The role emphasizes standardization over routine production tasks.