Position Objective The Continuous Improvement Technician is responsible for providing maintenance and support of key Sparton CI processes that support the fundamentals of Lean SixSigma methodologies. The CI Technician will also provide support for data collection and monitoring of key business performance metrics and will participate in improvement initiatives. In addition the CI Technician will help program support at a floor level and be a first level coach to the production team. Primary Responsibilities
Provide maintenance and support of Sparton CI process through data collection/entry visual board creation and maintenance Lean SixSigma communications creations and support scheduling of audits followup on CI activities for monitoring purposes ordering of materials and supplies reserving rooms I setup for Kaizen activities and training events participation in 6S activities and handson participation in Kaizen events. - Provide continual support for the culture of Continuous Improvement supporting the following focus areas:
- LSS Education
- Standard Work
- 6S
- Root Cause Analysis
- MDI
- Kaizen
- Project Excellence
- Technology
- Ideation
- Cost Reduction
- Celebration of Excellence
- Participate in value stream mapping initiatives and improvement activities by working with PIT teams for .
- Coach and support floor associates in Lean SixSigma activities and initiatives.
Required Education and Experience - High School Diploma or GED.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment (experience with Kaizen or improvement projects preferred).
- General knowledge of lean sixsigma preferred.
Required Qualifications - This role requires a strong getitdone mentality with lots of handson activities.
- Communication Skills: Ability to speak listen and write well. Create reports and documents.
- Familiarity with Business process management software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (including Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams).
- Comfort with speaking to an audience.
Safety Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal State Provincial and Company safety and health regulations and where applicable utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit stand talk and communicate use hands/finger feel and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift bend or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Accessibility Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment please email us at
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