Shop Floor CI Technician - Lean & Kaizen Champion

Equiliem; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Technician in Camarillo, CA to support Lean initiatives on the manufacturing floor. The role applies 5S, Kaizen, PDCA and other CI methods to improve efficiency, standardize processes, and drive visual management.

You will lead problem-solving sessions, help train team members, perform Gemba walks, and track performance metrics to sustain continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment applying continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Experience with problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and team engagement skills.
• Ability to analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support implementation of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support CI strategic initiatives on the manufacturing floor.
• Lead 5S+ and visual management activities across the floor.
• Facilitate and document problem-solving sessions (5 Why, Ishikawa).
• Participate in daily accountability and performance reviews.
• Lead Kaizen events using CI processes and tools.
• Conduct root cause analysis using PDCA, DMAIC, and others.
• Train site personnel in Lean methodologies and Kaizen practices.
• Develop team members' CI skills for future events.
• Gemba walks to identify opportunities and reinforce standards.
• Track and report progress on CI initiatives and metrics.
• Support capital projects aimed at ops efficiency.
• Encourage employee engagement in CI activities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Kaizen

Gemba walks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Equiliem is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Technician in Camarillo, CA to support Lean initiatives on the manufacturing floor. The role applies 5S, Kaizen, PDCA and other CI methods to improve efficiency, standardize processes, and drive visual management.

You will lead problem-solving sessions, help train team members, perform Gemba walks, and track performance metrics to sustain continuous improvement across operations.