Lean Process Improvement Engineer

BioTouch; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA and PPO plans available

Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and

Long Term Disability

401(k) with generous company match

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (Short

Term Disability, Critical Illness, and

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

BioTouch is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence at our large medical kit facility. You will lead Lean initiatives, guide Kaizen events, and partner with production, IT/engineering, quality, and supply chain to cut waste, improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, data-driven decision making, and the ability to train staff in Lean methods while developing standard work, visual management, and KPI tracking to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement or related manufacturing role.
• Proven track record leading Kaizen events with measurable improvements.
• Experience applying Lean tools to drive safety, quality, and throughput.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events to improve safety, quality, productivity, lead time, and cost.
• Identify opportunities through data analysis, observation, and engagement.
• Implement Lean methodologies: Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, A3, Kanban, Poka-Yoke.
• Develop process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and train employees in Lean principles.
• Present updates to plant leadership.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen events

Data analysis

Facilitation

Cross-functional leadership

Excel/PowerPoint

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

BioTouch is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence at our large medical kit facility. You will lead Lean initiatives, guide Kaizen events, and partner with production, IT/engineering, quality, and supply chain to cut waste, improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, data-driven decision making, and the ability to train staff in Lean methods while developing standard work, visual management, and KPI tracking to