On-site Lean Process Improvement Technician

Sartori Company; Town of Plymouth (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sartori Company in Plymouth, WI is seeking a Process Improvement Technician to drive manufacturing excellence. You will lead lean initiatives, support process trials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Responsibilities include on-floor troubleshooting, documenting standard work, monitoring KPIs, and assisting with new product commercialization while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement mindset.
• Analytical thinking with data-driven problem solving.
• Team collaboration across departments to drive trials and improvements.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Process optimization and continuous improvement through Lean initiatives (5S, Standard Work, Changeover Reduction, Kaizen).
• Provide on-floor technical support and root cause analysis to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate plant trials for new product introductions and scale processes from pilot to full production.
• Develop and optimize standard operating procedures for safe, consistent operations.
• Monitor production data and KPIs to drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
• Assist in capital equipment implementations and integration into daily production.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration & Teamwork

Coaching Mindset

Initiative & Ownership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sartori Company in Plymouth, WI is seeking a Process Improvement Technician to drive manufacturing excellence. You will lead lean initiatives, support process trials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Responsibilities include on-floor troubleshooting, documenting standard work, monitoring KPIs, and assisting with new product commercialization while maintaining food safety and quality standards.