Highlights
Analyze manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, capacity, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decisions. Self-motivated, quick learner with strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Plymouth, MN |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.kyyba.com/ |
Description
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Position Summary
Entry-level role designed for recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement. This role supports operational excellence and manufacturing optimization within a medical device environment. Success requires collaboration, analytical thinking, and Lean problem-solving, with regular engagement on the production floor. The candidate will partner with operations leadership and employees to support business excellence initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Support continuous improvement initiatives KPI's focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Analyze manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, capacity, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decisions.
Conduct root cause analysis, develop recommendations, and support implementation of corrective actions.
Facilitate Lean activities including 5S, visual management, standard work, and Kaizen events.
Partner with cross-functional teams to improve site-to-site consistency, performance dashboards, process documentation, and change management initiatives.
Support facility design, layout optimization, and material flow improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, structured problem-solving methodologies, and data analysis.
Self-motivated, quick learner with strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Local candidates are strongly preferred.
Position Summary
Entry-level role designed for recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement. This role supports operational excellence and manufacturing optimization within a medical device environment. Success requires collaboration, analytical thinking, and Lean problem-solving, with regular engagement on the production floor. The candidate will partner with operations leadership and employees to support business excellence initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Support continuous improvement initiatives KPI's focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Analyze manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, capacity, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decisions.
Conduct root cause analysis, develop recommendations, and support implementation of corrective actions.
Facilitate Lean activities including 5S, visual management, standard work, and Kaizen events.
Partner with cross-functional teams to improve site-to-site consistency, performance dashboards, process documentation, and change management initiatives.
Support facility design, layout optimization, and material flow improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, structured problem-solving methodologies, and data analysis.
Self-motivated, quick learner with strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Local candidates are strongly preferred.
About Company
Kyyba group of companies are privately held and specialize in staff augmentation, application software and project solutions. In operation for more than 15 years, we have earned an enviable track record and reputation within all the industries we serve. Our unique processes and maturity enables us to understand the needs of the business organizations and provide business solutions that match the real and compelling needs of our customers.
Headquartered in Michigan, Kyyba has multiple office locations and we serve local, regional and national client base consisting of Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Kyyba extends the above solutions and services to a broad spectrum of industry verticals ranging from automotive, insurance, technology, financial, transportation, government and so on.