Continuous Improvement Technician

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 You'll 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 We're 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.