Operational Excellence Engineer—Lean & Kaizen

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

Job summary

Biotouch is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence using Lean principles. You will lead Kaizen events, analyze data, and collaborate with production, IT/engineering, quality, and supply chain to reduce waste and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, capable of guiding cross-functional teams from concept through implementation and developing SOPs and process documentation to sustain improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related manufacturing role.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading multiple Kaizen events with measurable operational results.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with process mapping, statistical analysis, and root cause problem solving.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, lead time, and cost.
• Identify improvement opportunities through data analysis, process observation, and employee engagement.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing methodologies including: Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, Kanban/Pull Systems, Waste Elimination, Poka-Yoke.
• Analyze material handling/flow along with kitting processes and develop solutions that improve throughput, reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and increase capacity.
• Facilitate cross‑functional teams to execute continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure project success.
• Train employees at all levels in Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.
• Support new product introductions and process improvements to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Present project updates and results to plant leadership.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen events

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process mapping

Root cause analysis

Facilitation

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Biotouch is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence using Lean principles. You will lead Kaizen events, analyze data, and collaborate with production, IT/engineering, quality, and supply chain to reduce waste and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, capable of guiding cross-functional teams from concept through implementation and developing SOPs and process documentation to sustain improvements.