Manufacturing - Continuous Improvement Technician

Continuous Improvement Technician

Position Type: Full-Time Regular
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Reports to: Continuous Improvement Manager
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Travel Required: Up to 25%
Date: June 3, 2026

Purpose

Serve as a technical resource supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across manufacturing, warehouse and other Company operations.

The Continuous Improvement Technician assists with the analysis, coordination, implementation, and sustainment of Lean initiatives designed to improve safety, quality, productivity, workflow efficiency, and operational performance.

The position is focused on implementing and sustaining improved processes and standards rather than performing regularly assigned production or routine maintenance work.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions.

Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious.

Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities.

This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries - no matter how minor - immediately to their supervisor or manager.

Key Responsibilities

Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives (35%)

Support the planning, coordination, implementation, and sustainment of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Assist with identifying improvement opportunities, reducing waste, improving workflow efficiency, standardizing processes, and supporting operational excellence objectives.

Work collaboratively with production, quality, maintenance, warehouse and leadership teams to implement practical improvements that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

Analyze and Monitor Process Performance (20%)

Collect, review, and analyze operational data related to safety, quality, productivity, workflow efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Assist with audits, improvement tracking, root cause analysis activities, action item follow-up, and identification of opportunities for sustainable process improvements.

Support process observations, time studies, process mapping, standardized work development, and collection of current-state data used to identify and validate improvement opportunities.

Implement and Sustain 5S, Visual Management, and Kaizen Activities (25%)

Implement and sustain 5S stand...