Continuous Improvement Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct weekly 5S audits track corrective actions and follow up on overdue items.
• Perform random Leader Standard Work audits and maintain updated user rosters.
• Track Tier meeting attainment and ensure Tier boards have complete/up-to-date training matrices and visuals.
• Participate and support daily cadence of Tier Meetings and Gemba walks.
• Maintain visual management boards (printing materials updating information allocating magnets/labels).
• Support workshops and meetings by preparing prework packets attendance meeting minutes and logistics.
• Gather quotes and submit continuous improvement related orders through iProcurement.
• Maintain a centralized document library for all standard templates and continuous improvement documents.
• Pull continuous improvement Idea System reports and prepare summaries for review.
• Take photos notes and document findings from 5S Gemba walks and continuous improvement activities. Generate A3 documentation to promote improvement activities and share results.
• Conduct continuous improvement training sessions

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or fast-paced industrial environments.
• Lean manufacturingcontinuous improvement background and experience
• Proficiency in Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and people skills; personable and comfortable interacting with all levels.
• Ability to stay organized follow structured processes and handle routine tasks with urgency.
• Problem-solving ability and willingness to think outside the box.
• Comfortable working under pressure and shifting priorities.
• Ability to travel regularly between multiple local sites.

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement certification(s).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma 5S Leader Standard Work Tier boards Kanban and visual management.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies or auditing roles.
• Occasional flexibility to work across multiple shifts

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation including:

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday.
• Sit stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend kneel crouch reach overhead push and pull.
• Perform grasping handling and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Maintain manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools equipment machinery controls and computer devices as required.
• Safely operate hand tools light power tools and rotating equipment as required by the position.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the position.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders stairs platforms and work areas safely as required by the position
• Frequent walking on the production floor; occasional standing during audits or meetings.
• Must follow PPE and safety requirements.
• Work performed in both office manufacturing and Warehouse environments.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Visual acuity to distinguish between colors

Work Environment

The employee will work in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to:

• The need to work safely around manufacturing processes and equipment while following all applicable safety policies and procedure
• Varying temperatures including temperatures occasionally above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
• Moderate to high levels of noise in designated production areas.
• Outdoor weather conditions including heat cold humidity rain and other environmental elements as business needs require.
• Welding operations including exposure to welding arcs sparks heat and airborne particulates in designated production areas.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Weekly local travel is required to support activity at the local off-site locations.

BENEFITS

Vertiv we value our team members and believe in a strong work-life balance. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental insurance (w/ orthodontics included)
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary & Base Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Safety shoe voucher
• Prescription safety glasses program
• Training/development opportunities and much more

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

High-Performance Culture Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

Innovation

Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware software analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers vital applications to run continuously perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing todays data centers communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville Ohio USA Vertiv employs around 34000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1 H-1 H-2 L B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring terms of employment mobility training compensation and occupational health without discrimination as to age race color religion creed sex pregnancy status (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) marital status sexual orientation gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes) genetic information citizenship status national origin protected veteran status political affiliation or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position you can request help by sending an email to.