Manufacturing Technician: Lean & CI Projects

Menk USA; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Menk USA is hiring a Manufacturing Technician to support improvement initiatives, capital projects, and productivity efforts across Operations, Engineering, Quality and Safety. The role reports to the Competitiveness Leader and involves coordinating projects, analyzing processes, and eliminating waste with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are organized, analytical, hands-on, and comfortable in both office and manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in manufacturing
• Associate degree in a technical field OR HS diploma with related experience
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work across departments and with all levels
• Data analysis and reporting capabilities
• Basic understanding of project management principles
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing improvement and capital projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop project plans, monitor progress, and communicate status, risks, and results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and TPS principles to reduce waste and improve processes.
• Analyze production data to improve cycle time, capacity, quality, and productivity.
• Support cost reduction, scrap reduction, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.
• Identify root causes of production problems and support corrective actions.
• Establish relationships with vendors and third-party partners.
• Create and maintain project documentation and reports.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and systems.
• Assist in implementing new processes, equipment, and improvements.
• Collaborate across Manufacturing Operations to enhance capability.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/Manufacturing Technology

High School Diploma/GED with equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Project management tools

Job description

Menk USA is hiring a Manufacturing Technician to support improvement initiatives, capital projects, and productivity efforts across Operations, Engineering, Quality and Safety. The role reports to the Competitiveness Leader and involves coordinating projects, analyzing processes, and eliminating waste with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are organized, analytical, hands-on, and comfortable in both office and manufacturing environments.