Continuous Improvement Technician

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Technician reports directly to the CI Manager, and is responsible for practical application of the basic Lean tools and conducting / leading Kaizen activities throughout the manufacturing and administrative areas of the plant. The CI Tech is responsible to document and implement any and all cost saving opportunities as they are presented. The CI tech will be responsible to foster a culture of sustainable change by applying LEAN and SIX SIGMA methodologies based on DBS approach (Danfoss Business System) creating impact across all KPI’s delivering world class products to customers on time.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.
• Facilitate CI Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen events) to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC)
• Lead CI problem solving activities and task force to improve process performance in SQDC to eliminate chronic losses from the root cause and avoid recurrence of problems
• Lead and influence the Continuous Improvement Teams (CIT cross-functional teams) to implement sustainable Lean solutions using the A3/8D problem solving methodologies
• Implements Lean and continuous improvement best practices through the organization
• Implement Kanban supermarket / pull systems
• Sustain 5S+ implementation and sustainability
• Address flow issues by documenting proposed future states on VSM
• Implement and sustain Standard Work methods
• Provide input to SQDC risk assessments
• Implement Error Proofing devices Poka Yoke across the Plant to prevent errors
• Complete 8 source of waste audits
• Abide by all facility SQDC guidelines, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

Required (basic) qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications

• 1 year experience working in a Continuous Improvement role
• Experience with value stream management or other process documentation techniques
• Knowledge of basic lean tools
• Knowledge of leading Kaizen events
• Basic knowledge of the DMAIC process

Job Criteria

• Problem solving skills
• Teamwork
• Analytical Approach
• Strategic Thinking / Planning
• Assertive / Decisive
• Multi-tasking ability
• Coaching skills
• Must have 2+ years serving in a position where primary role was Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement focused.
• Attendance and punctuality is a key component in performing his or her job functions.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger dexterity, handle, or feel objects tools or controls, turn/twist, bend at waist, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear for up to 10 hours per day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, dept perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways – driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset ‘action speaks louder than words’, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.