Continuous Improvement Technician
American Products | Strafford, MO | Day Shift
Do you enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and making a real impact on the production floor? Join our team as a Continuous Improvement Technician and help drive efficiency, quality, safety, and productivity across our manufacturing operations.
What Youll Do
- Lead and support Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects
- Conduct time studies and analyze production processes
- Identify bottlenecks and implement practical solutions
- Improve workstation layouts, material flow, and work methods
- Develop and maintain work instructions and standard work
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Promote 5S, visual management, and waste reduction initiatives
- Track results to ensure improvements are sustainable
What Were Looking For
- Manufacturing experience and understanding of production processes
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or process improvement
- Ability to collect and analyze data using Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently while partnering with operators and supervisors
Bonus Points For
- Experience conducting time studies
- Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, forming, or assembly
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- CAD or 3D modeling experience
Education & Experience
Technical certificate, associate degree in manufacturing, engineering technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
Why Join American Products?
- Opportunity to lead meaningful improvement projects
- Work directly with operations leadership and production teams
- Build Lean Manufacturing and CI expertise
- Stable, growing manufacturing environment
- Competitive pay and benefits
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing at American Products.