Continuous Improvement Technician
Realtruck, Inc.
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Sep 13, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY
The Continuous Improvement Technician will be responsible for completing CI activities and monitoring sustainment activities that immediately follow CI projects revolving around Shop Floor, Design, and Business Processes (Value Chain Focus). In addition, this position will be responsible for barrier removal and root cause problem solving.
CORE FUNCTIONS
- Implement CI changes on the shop floor to support the CI Projects and/or small improvement ideas. This may include, but is not limited to, parts presentation, material flow, inventory methods (such as Kanban), and workstation design.
- Assist process owners, sponsors, and team members in meeting project event goals related to reducing product lead times, cycle times and WIP inventory, increasing productivity, and eliminating waste. Create standard work, time studies, and other shop floor methods for production support.
- Follow up with event sponsors, process owners, and project team members. Document and track results of activities.
- Identify and solve root cause problems.
- Oversee sustainment activities to ensure identified improvements are fully implemented and all items on the project list are completed on time.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- 3 years of manufacturing experience is required.
- Familiarity with the manufacturing industry and related business processes is required.
Required Licenses
- None.
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data.
- Basic math and problem-solving skills.
- Basic mechanical skills using hand tools and small machine operation such as drill press, cut off saw.
Travel
- Travel is not required.
COMPETENCIES
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
- Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Supports affirmative actions and respects diversity.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Individual contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This position is subject to Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Activities
- This position is subject to the following physical activities: balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Visual Acuity
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Working Conditions
- The worker is subject to working in a busy, noise environment some days with extensive physical activity. Other days using a PC all day to create documents for production needs.
