Process Excellence TechnicianPEX TechnicianThe Process Excellence Technician will lead activities focused on improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity in the manufacturing processes and supporting areas.
Responsibilities:- Collect, track, control, analyze, review and report data daily on process cycle time and downtime.
- Support data collection, review, analyze and report on team performance and support overall feedback loop to internal customers.
- Support and lead problem solving sessions and initiative to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost.
- Lead initiatives on shop floor organization and standard work implementation (5S).
- Assist and support PEX awareness to train PEX tools and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Interact with factory, regional and global support teams for improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost.
- Assist and support the launch of new products (NPI) into the factory.
- All other duties assigned.
Essential Functions:- Ability to present and communicate information to local, regional, and global functions.
- Flexible to change, shift, working hours and departments on short notice.
- Ability to organize and adapt management of time and routine based on daily objectives.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Ability to use hand tools.
- Ability to physically work on-site on factory floor with technicians and production team members as job assignments require.
- Must be able to see and hear alarms, timers, and follow verbal instructions.
- Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the duration of the task.
- Ability to climb up and down stairs.
- Must be able to tolerate an environment where chemicals and materials are used within OSHA guidelines.
- Regular & reliable attendance.
Education, Training, and Skills Required:- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- At least 1 year of experience in process improvement methodologies and tools, such as Six Sigma, Lean, 5S imaging, Value Stream Mapping, and Continuous Improvement, OR Data Analytics.
- Understanding of general Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost in a manufacturing environment.
- General understanding of problem-solving and the ability to identify root causes and recommend effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, present findings, and drive change.
- Strong communicator with ability to influence, motivate and to build consensus and gain support at the factory level.
- Experience in improvement projects as leader, facilitator, or team member.
- Ability to use computer with Microsoft office such as outlook, power point and excel.
- Ability to understand, communicate and create diagrams, graphs, charts, tables, visual aids, and general work instructions.
Pay range: $28 - $30 per hour