Continuous Improvement Technician
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Title
Job Description
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 manufacturing/continuous 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 & Environmental Demands
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
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 Vertiv's 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 today's 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 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more.
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