Lean Process Improvement Technician

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. in California is seeking a Lean Technician to drive continuous improvement across plant assembly operations.

The role requires applying Lean principles, conducting time studies, and supporting kaizen events to improve safety, quality, and productivity. You will develop standard work, train operators, and collaborate with internal and external partners to optimize material flow and visual inventory controls, while adapting to shifts and maintaining a strong safety

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing or assembly experience with strong product and process knowledge.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process optimization.
• Hands‑on experience supporting production teams and driving efficiency improvements preferred.
• Experience leading or participating in kaizen events or similar improvement initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean principles to drive continuous improvement in assembly operations and productivity.
• Conduct time studies, video analysis, and process evaluations to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and improve standard work, including implementing mistake-proofing solutions (e.g., visual aids, go/no-go gauges).
• Lead or support kaizen events and 5S initiatives; document and sustain improvements.
• Improve material flow and establish visual inventory controls (min/max levels).
• Train and coach operators on Lean concepts, tools, and best practices.
• Promote safety by identifying risks and implementing improvements to eliminate hazards.
• Support performance tracking by updating and monitoring key operational metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share best practices and implement standardized improvements across areas.
• Execute against standard processes and KPIs as defined in BAC-X and GAS expectations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Time studies

Video analysis

Root cause analysis

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. in California is seeking a Lean Technician to drive continuous improvement across plant assembly operations.

The role requires applying Lean principles, conducting time studies, and supporting kaizen events to improve safety, quality, and productivity. You will develop standard work, train operators, and collaborate with internal and external partners to optimize material flow and visual inventory controls, while adapting to shifts and maintaining a strong safety