Continuous Improvement Manager Jobs

Position Summary

This role serves as the primary point of contact for facility-related needs and Safety Committee activities while also performing maintenance, repair, and improvement work as required. This multi-faceted position is responsible for coordinating and supporting facility & machine shop operations, preventive maintenance activities, workplace safety programs, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives.

In this key role, this person will work closely with upper management, acting as the “right-hand” person to the Director of Operations on activities such as department process upgrades, fixturing design and Gemba walks.

The successful person for this role will challenge the status quo and will actively seek out ways to improve what we have in place.

Duties and Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve workplace organization, safety, efficiency, and equipment reliability.
• Gather process knowledge with Gemba walks and implement improvement initiatives.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action activities resulting from non-conformances.

Facilities Coordination

• Receive and coordinate facility-related work requests.
• Perform facility repairs and improvements as needed.
• Coordinate external contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Assist with office, warehouse, assembly, and manufacturing facility upkeep.

Preventive Maintenance

• Maintain and administer the preventive maintenance schedule(s).
• Coordinate maintenance activities on production equipment with area manager(s).
• Perform maintenance tasks when appropriate.
• Track maintenance completion and maintain maintenance records.

Safety Committee Coordination (EHS)

• Coordinate Safety Committee activities, including meeting administration, action item tracking, and employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Support workplace safety programs through training coordination, recordkeeping, emergency preparedness activities, and employee awareness efforts.
• Monitor and follow up on safety concerns, corrective actions, inspections, and safety observations to promote a safe work environment.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain EHS documentation and regulatory records while coordinating with external consultants, auditors, and compliance resources.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Facilities Management, Safety, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted for formal education.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in facilities, maintenance, manufacturing, safety, or related fields.
• Experience coordinating maintenance or facility activities preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and facility maintenance practices.
• CAD experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Self-motivated and hands on
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform basic facility and maintenance repairs.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and documentation.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking systems.
• High sense of urgency
• Problem solver / thinker that can identify issues and come up with ideas

Physical Requirements

• Frequently walk throughout machine shop, assembly, warehouse, and office areas.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb ladders, and work around industrial equipment.
• Ability to work in manufacturing and facility environments.

Pay range for this position is $28 - $35 per hour. This salary information serves as a general guideline. Several factors are considered when making an offer for this position including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, key skills, market and business conditions. Johnstech can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process.

Benefit offerings and perks for full-time employees include:

• Medical Insurance (ICHRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for qualified insurance plans- employer and employee funded
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for qualified insurance plans-employee funded
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan + company matching
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off – Holiday, Personal Holiday, Volunteer Day and accrued PTO
• Paid Bereavement
• Paid Jury Duty
• Free parking
• Complimentary coffee (Caribou), apple cider, hot chocolate, tea & fresh popped popcorn!

About Johnstech

Founded in 1991, Johnstech's designs, patents and manufactures high performance test sockets are sold primarily to integrated circuit manufacturers and IC test contractors. The company’s patented technologies allow its contactors to achieve far greater accuracy and improved reliability in test results. These high-performance contactors are leading an industry-wide move away from traditional test sockets.

Johnstech is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with offices in Singapore and Philippines. For more information, visit www.johnstech.com .

Johnstech is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.