Continuous Improvement Kaizen Specialist
Core
Supporting lean transformation, employee engagement, and problem solving to promote a 'creativity before capital' mindset in a manufacturing facility.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Kaizen Specialist
Builds
Rapid experiments and solutions for manufacturing and material handling processes
Domain
Manufacturing / Lean Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical/clinical work' based on strict label list, but context is manufacturing. Re-evaluating label list: 'physical/clinical work' is the only one fitting hands-on factory work. Let's use 'physical/clinical work' as the closest fit for 'physical work' in the list, or better yet, the list has 'infrastructure' or 'product features'. Actually, the list is: production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work. This role builds physical tools and machines. 'physical/clinical work' is the intended bucket for physical labor/manufacturing in this schema.
Required skills
Kaizen facilitation, 5S implementation, Standard Work, Flow, Visual Management, TPM, Error Proofing, data gathering, machine/equipment construction, cross-functional collaboration, KPI reporting
Preferred skills
Engineering technology background, Kaizen event support, visual management systems
Technologies
5S, Standard Work, Flow, Visual Management, TPM, Error Proofing, KPI reporting systems
Responsibilities
Gathers data and manages preparatory work for Kaizen activity, Facilitates Kaizens, Works with technicians to construct machines and tools, Applies 3P process for concept simulation and solution assembly, Trains employees on continuous improvement tasks, Performs key role in New Product Development, Maintains work area per 5S standards, Prepares report-outs for senior leadership
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry-level to mid-level
