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Daikin lists this Technician Cont Improv 2 opportunity in waller, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Job Description The Continuous Improvement Technician studies existing processes and looks for ways to increase efficiency and productivity while ensuring quality and safety protocols are met. This role will educate employees on Continuous Improvement/Kaizen principles, practices, and tools in order to drive process improvements on the operations KPIs and KAIs; as well as to lead/execute and identify projects for the same purpose. This role will support various areas of production such as Assembly, Fabrication, and Materials.
May include:
Implementation of Lean-Kaizen projects: including application of lean tools to eliminate waste, workstation design, trial runs execution and support, plant organizing, markings and labels, process analysis like time studies, documentation, presentations
Lead and participate on Kaizen workshops, training sessions, committee projects, and other activities needed to improve KPIs and support the continuous improvement with a systemic approach
Educate, coach, and challenge process owners in the use of lean and problem-solving tools, approaches, and techniques to create and improve processes in our operation
Drive safety, quality, and efficiency measures through proactive problem resolution, follow-up, and standardization
Analyzes processes, workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data to improve productivity and efficiency
Support, define, and implement work standards • Data collection systems/process design and implementation as required
Data analysis for metric tracking, improvement, and metric generation, including statistical approach
If needed: Ability to operate heavy and light-duty material handling equipment (tugger, forklift, reach truck) or open to developing skills and competency to operate Material Handling Equipment
Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs
Nature & Scope:
Works within knowledge and teamwork with lead and team members
Must have capability to plan and execute projects with minimal direction
Provide guidance and training
Knowledge & Skills:
Effective communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Manufacturing operations (assembly, fabrication, materials) and value stream knowledge
Computer skills; be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, CAD
Knowledge of Lean principles and tools
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing systems and operations (assembly, fabrication, materials)
Experience in manufacturing operations (assembly, fabrication, materials)
Demonstrated use of good judgment and decision-making skills with appropriate sense of urgency
Serve as team's point of contact with other functions and upper management
Be able to provide team with motivation and required resources if need it
Lay the groundwork for gaining approval by upper management to implement any team recommendations
Coordinate with required supervisors for availability of personnel
Leadership and team player as needed • Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job
Experience:
3+ years of experience in related role
Education:
Associates degree / Vocational training strongly preferred or equivalent experience
Physical Requirements/ Work Environment:
Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
Reports To:
Director/Sr. Manager/Manager/Engineer ; Assembly, Materials, Fabrication or Continuous Improvement
The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including
religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or
veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic
characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender,
gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and
state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.
Worksite address
waller, TX, 77484, US
Who can apply
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