Continuous Improvement Technician

2 months ago

Cleveland, United States Avon Protection Full time

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Technician

Location: Cleveland, OH

Business Unit: Team Wendy

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.


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" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

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 citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $20.00 to $28.00 hourly. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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