CI Technician

Organizational Relationship:

This position reports directly to the CI Manager.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Some college experience is preferred
• Strong change management skills and experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills - Fluent English (verbal and written) 
• Excellent follow-through and sense of urgency 
• Positive attitude and self-driven to succeed 
• Proficient in computer skills (Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook typing)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive and execute lean initiatives, including value stream processes, TPM, 5S, visual factory, Kanban, and other lean tools and principles.
• Drive process improvement efforts through Kaizen activities, value stream mapping in an effort to impact the customer and business metrics and create processes and metrics to track the performance of lean activities and ensure sustainability.
• Assist in project identification/ selection, assuring linkage between projects and business and customer priorities.
• Implement pull processes between manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain detailed process maps, metrics, and control plans for the key manufacturing processes.
• Train and coach process owners, process improvement leaders, and project teams in the use of improvement tools and methodology to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Acts as a change agent to instill Lean culture throughout the plant. 
• Support projects such as reducing operating costs through cost reduction, improved process control, machine reliability, and introducing new products and processes.
• Identify gaps in performance against Best in Class and lead improvement initiatives that close gaps.

All applicants must follow Job Posting instructions as stated in the job bidding policy.  All applications must be provided to Human Resources by the deadline listed above.  The successful applicant will be notified by his/her supervisor of the start date for the new assignment.

Successful applicants will be evaluated during their first 5 days in the new position.  If not capable of performing the new duties, they will be returned to either their previous job or any open position for which they qualify.

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].