Continuous Improvement Technician

Continuous Improvement Technician – Avon Technologies plc – Cleveland, OH

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Job Title: Continuous Improvement Technician
Location: Cleveland, OH
Business Unit: Team Wendy
Schedule: Non-Exempt, 1st Shift-5:00 am-1:00 p.m.
Purpose of Position: We are currently looking for a Continuous Improvement Technician who will be responsible for enhancing manufacturing and production processes using Lean Manufacturing and other improvement concepts. The Continuous Improvement Technician will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and implementing process improvement initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of lean principles, problem-solving techniques, and a passion for continuous improvement.

This role requires an individual who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties and/or Functions:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements at all levels of the organization.
• Conduct data analysis to identify root causes of issues and develop solutions using lean principles.
• Implement process changes and monitor results to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.
• Utilize problem solving tools such as root cause analysis, 5S, and visual management to improve processes.
• Train and coach employees on continuous improvement methodologies.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvement projects.
• Maintain and update process documentation and standard work instructions.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with established processes and identify areas for improvement.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of lean principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong work ethic, action oriented, with a track record for delivering to plan.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and prioritize tasks.

About Avon Technologies: We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America .At Avon Technologies, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team.

As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Bonus Plan
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Mentorship Program

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons". To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as…