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.