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
Lean processes, Kaizen events, and rapid experiments to support site transformation.
Domain
Manufacturing / Operational Excellence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: The role involves physical work on the manufacturing floor, constructing tools, and maintaining work areas, fitting 'physical/clinical work' as the closest category for hands-on operational execution in this context, though 'product features' or 'dashboards' are also touched upon. Given the heavy emphasis on 5S, TPM, and physical tool construction, 'physical/clinical work' is the most distinct differentiator from pure data roles, but 'product features' is also valid. Let's select the most dominant: physical/clinical work covers the hands-on Kaizen and tool building aspect which is central to 'Kaizen Specialist' in manufacturing.
Required skills
Lean transformation facilitation, Kaizen event execution, data gathering and analysis, 5S implementation, Standard Work and Flow optimization, Visual Management, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Error Proofing, New Product Development support, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Associate degree in engineering technology or operations, prior Kaizen event support, Lean improvement project experience, KPI reporting exposure
Technologies
5S, Standard Work, Flow, Visual Management, TPM, Error Proofing, Kaizen Road map, productivity funnel
Responsibilities
Gathers data and manages preparatory work for Kaizen activities; Facilitates Kaizen events; Works with technicians to construct machines, equipment, and tools; Applies 'try storming' simulation to prove concepts; Trains employees on continuous improvement tasks; Performs as a key role in New Product Development; Maintains work area in accordance with 5S standards; Prepares report-outs for senior leadership.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry-level (1+ years experience)
