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 | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | https://www.thefountaingroup.com/ |
Description
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.
Duties:
Qualifications:
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Duties:
- 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.
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About Company
The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.