Technician, Continuous Improvement

The Continuous Improvement Technician is responsible for executing the job-certification training schedule, researching, and validating, documenting and performing task-specific training with plant operators.  Position also is an integral team player in plant/line problem-solving efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies & evaluates processes & positions for determining training needs and efforts.
• Researches known job task procedures through SOPs, MOPs and other documentation as a starting point to ascertain proper procedures for specific process tasks if known.
• Modifies/writes SOP/MOP documentation as necessary to capture viable best-deployed procedures based on observation, evaluation, operator inputs and/or other required functional expertise.
• Works to develop training matrices with Training manager that give priority to selected positions, process tasks for planning training and certification efforts.
• Writes Job Instructional Breakdowns (JIBDs) based on the training matrices for specific job/process tasks.
• Partners with subject-matter experts (SMEs) to deliver training through the use of written JIBDs and supporting audio-visuals. Serves as certifying authority for all targeted employees being trained in specific job/process tasks.
• Works with supervisors, leads, others to ensure that follow-on audits of correct procedural alignment occurs at scheduled intervals post-certification.
• Maintains database of SOPs, MOPs, POGs, JIBDs, other documentation as well as audit schedules for post-training procedural compliance.
• Partners with line/process huddle leaders to ID and collaborate in problem analysis and solving.
• Assists in evaluating changes to methods, procedures that emanate from CI or problem-solving efforts and ensures appropriate changes to SOPs, MOPs, JOBDs and required follow-on training of employees.
• Works to standardize with leaders how the plant trains and develops employees in process procedures.

• Navigate and enter information into MESH

• Teach LOTO classes

• Assist with orientation 

• Write LOTO programs

• Become a TTT for PIT

• Interact with ALL departments in regards to safety problems

• Navigate and enter into emaint

• Understand that confidentiality is a must

• Be available to work on all shifts 

• Be a back-up for EHS manager

• All other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Production areas have moderate to loud noise levels.
• Production areas are temperature controlled, which may include cold or hot environments.
• You may be required to work overtime, which may include Saturdays, or the possibility of working in another department as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work within temperature-controlled environments (Heat/Cold)
• Walk on slippery wet surfaces.
• Hand/eye coordination.
• Handling (holding, grasping).
• Seeing/depth perception.
• Walk/stand 100% of shift.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally required to reach at/or above shoulder level.
• Occasionally lift and/or carry loads of up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive motions and movements throughout the scheduled shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Total Rewards & Benefits:

• Company Paid Benefits
• Employee Paid Benefits
• Compensation Package
• Team Member Well-Being
• Rewards and Recognition

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a business, science or engineering field.  Equivalent experience in manufacturing will be considered in the absence of formal education.
• Math skills including basics (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and also calculating percent's, ratios, charting, graphing of informational data.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to author detailed process procedural documentation.
• Training experience in teaching job-task skills in a business environment.
• Computer skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Email, eFile management.
• Excellent Interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bi-Lingual a plus- English/Spanish
• MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER