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Lean Technician
Job in
Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, 57201, USA
Listed on 2026-10-11
Listing for:
Dakota Bodies, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
Key Responsibilities Lean & Continuous Improvement Execution- Support implementation of Lean manufacturing principles including 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, and Visual Management
- Identify waste in production processes (motion, waiting, defects, overproduction, transport, inventory, over processing)
- Participate in and facilitate Kaizen events and rapid improvement activities
- Assist in developing and maintaining Lean daily management systems
- Conduct time studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing activities
- Support identification of bottlenecks and assist in improving throughput
- Analyze production data to identify trends, losses, and improvement opportunities
- Assist in validating takt time alignment and standard work adherence
- Perform daily Gemba walks to observe processes and engage with operators and supervisors
- Collaborate with production teams to solve real-time operational issues
- Support implementation of corrective actions and ensure sustainment of improvements
- Assist in developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Support creation of visual work instructions and process documentation
- Help maintain PFEP (Plan for Every Part) and material flow improvements
- Promote a strong safety culture and support safety improvement initiatives
- Assist in root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, etc.) for quality and process issues
- Support training efforts for operators on Lean concepts and new processes
- Help drive employee engagement in continuous improvement activities
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams
- Support new product introductions, pilot builds, and process changes
- Assist leadership in tracking CI metrics and reporting improvement results
- Reduce waste and improve process efficiency
- Improve safety and quality performance through proactive observation
- Support sustainable improvements (not one-time fixes)
- Increase operator engagement in CI activities
- Help drive measurable improvements in productivity and flow
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical training preferred (Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology)
- 1–3+ years experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving ability
- Ability to read technical drawings or work instructions preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data tracking tools
- Strong communication skills and ability to work on the production floor
- Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement mindset
- Problem solving (5 Why, root cause analysis)
- Data collection and analysis
- Communication and teamwork
- Time study / process observation
- Shop floor engagement (Gemba mindset)
- Standard work development
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