Lean Process Improvement Technician (Manufacturing)

Std Iron; Minnesota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with employer match

Quarterly profit-sharing

Short-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Standard Iron is seeking a Process Improvement Technician to support continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor. You will work closely with operators, maintenance, and leadership to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost through practical, data-driven process improvements.

This role emphasizes a Safety-First mindset, collaboration with hourly employees, and involvement in Kaizen events and Lean projects to sustain improvements across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing or a related role.
• Ability to work hands-on alongside hourly production employees.
• Basic math, measurement, and data-recording skills.
• Experience with basic computer tools (data entry, spreadsheets).
• AWS D1.1, welding, ABB and Fanuc knowledge are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Observe production processes and collect performance data on the plant floor.
• Conduct time studies, workflow reviews, and basic process audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, quality, and ergonomics.
• Support Lean initiatives including 5S, standard work, visual controls, and waste reduction.
• Assist with implementing and sustaining approved process improvements.
• Help create, update, and maintain standard work instructions and job aids.
• Participate in Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement activities.
• Track and communicate basic performance metrics such as scrap, downtime, and cycle time.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Math & measurement

Data entry & spreadsheets

Hands-on with hourly production staff

Collaboration & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AWS D1.1 knowledge

Welding knowledge

ABB and Fanuc knowledge

Lean or Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Job description

Standard Iron is seeking a Process Improvement Technician to support continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor. You will work closely with operators, maintenance, and leadership to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost through practical, data-driven process improvements.

This role emphasizes a Safety-First mindset, collaboration with hourly employees, and involvement in Kaizen events and Lean projects to sustain improvements across shifts.