Continuous Improvement Technician

Continuous Improvement TechnicianAmerican Products | Strafford, MO | Day ShiftDo 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 You'll Do

Lead and support Kaizen events and continuous improvement projectsConduct time studies and analyze production processesIdentify bottlenecks and implement practical solutionsImprove workstation layouts, material flow, and work methodsDevelop and maintain work instructions and standard workSupport root cause analysis and corrective actionsPromote 5S, visual management, and waste reduction initiativesTrack results to ensure improvements are sustainable

What We're Looking For

Manufacturing experience and understanding of production processesStrong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skillsExperience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or process improvementAbility to collect and analyze data using Excel and other Microsoft Office toolsStrong communication and collaboration skillsAbility to work independently while partnering with operators and supervisors

Bonus Points For

Experience conducting time studiesKnowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, forming, or assemblyAbility to read engineering drawingsCAD or 3D modeling experience

Education & ExperienceTechnical 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 projectsWork directly with operations leadership and production teamsBuild Lean Manufacturing and CI expertiseStable, growing manufacturing environmentCompetitive pay and benefits

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing at American Products.