Process Improvement Tech

PJ Trailers; Sumner (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Trailers Inc. is seeking a Lean/Continuous Improvement Associate to support daily lean activities at our Sumner facility. You will help manage Kaizen events, lead data collection for problem solving, and sustain visual management boards across the line.

The role involves conducting 5S audits, maintaining Leader Standard Work, and helping train teams in CI tools. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and the ability to work on site are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Participation in Lean Kaizen events.
• Self-starting, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Ability to use Excel, Word and PowerPoint effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kaizen event preparation and sustain actions.
• Assist in data collection and analysis for problem solving.
• Help replenish CI supplies.
• Maintain lead daily management (LDM) boards and visual tools.
• Facilitate 5S audit process.
• Maintain Leader Standard Work (LSW) with training.
• Help solve basic problems using CI tools.
• Lead kaizen training sessions when needed.
• Gemba walks and standard work audits; lift up to 40 pounds.
• Proficient with PowerPoint and Word; Excel skills required.

Skills

Lean Kaizen

Problem solving

Visual management

5S audits

LSW training

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Overview

Accountable 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 Overview

Accountable 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 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
• Proficient in Power Point and Word
• Versed in Excel

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred
• Participation in Lean Kaizen events
• Self-Initiative – needs minimal supervision, self-starter`
• Influencing skills – builds trust with team members; helps them see the win-win
• Computer skills are a plus– familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, proficient typing skills
• Aptitude to develop organizational and time-management skills
• Flexible to changing work demands
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Aptitude to develop communication skills to participate in and, at times help lead, kaizen events
• Ability 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 needed
• Bilingual is a plus
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.