Process Improvement Tech

Paycom; Sumner (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in the United States is seeking an entry-level Lean/CI support role focused on sustaining lean activities across the facility in Sumner, IA. The position emphasizes daily lead management visuals, 5S audits, and Leader Standard Work with CI training.

Responsibilities include supporting kaizen events, data collection for problem solving, and training team members. The role requires strong MS Office skills and the ability to work on the floor during gemba walks and kaizen events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience or participation in Lean Kaizen events is desirable.
• Self-initiative with minimal supervision and a proactive mindset is essential.
• Bilingual skills are a plus and may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kaizen event preparation and sustain actions.
• Assist in data collection and analysis for problem solving.
• Help replenish CI supplies.
• Assist in maintaining lead daily management (LDM) boards and other visual tools.
• Facilitate 5S audit process.
• With training, maintain Leader Standard Work (LSW).
• With training, solve basic problems using CI tools.
• Aptitude to speak in front of teams and help conduct training sessions.
• Conduct standard work audits.

Skills

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Typing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job OverviewAccountable to maintaining focus and implementation of lean activities across the facility. Emphasis on daily lead management visual aids, LSW training, 5S audit practices and lean methodologies events and action.Job ResponsibilitiesAssist in kaizen event preparation and sustain actionsAssist in data collection and analysis for problem solvingHelp replenish CI suppliesAssist in maintaining lead daily management (LDM) boards and other visual toolsFacilitate 5S audit processWith training, maintain Leader Standard Work (LSW)With training, solve basic problems using CI toolsAptitude to speak in front of teams and help conduct training sessionsConduct standard work auditsProficient in Power Point and WordVersed in ExcelQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferredParticipation in Lean Kaizen eventsSelf-Initiative – needs minimal supervision, self-starter`Influencing skills – builds trust with team members; helps them see the win-winComputer skills are a plus– familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, proficient typing skillsAptitude to develop organizational and time-management skillsFlexible to changing work demandsMaintains a positive attitudeAptitude to develop communication skills to participate in and, at times help lead, kaizen eventsAbility to sit, walk and stand as required for multiple Gemba walks per day and all-day kaizen events; ability to demonstrate most job functions on the floor; can lift up to 40 pounds.Flexible to support both shifts as neededBilingual is a plusEmployees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.