Continous Improvement Technician

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Continuous Improvement Technician

Are you passionate about Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving, and creating more efficient operations? We're looking for a Continuous Improvement Technician to help drive operational excellence across our manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll partner with leaders and frontline employees to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, improve productivity, and support continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact business performance

What You’ll Be Doing:

• You’ll play a key role in keeping our production lines running efficiently and continuously improving performance:
• Analyze production workflows to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping.
• Develop and update SOPs and work instructions to support process improvements.
• Identify and eliminate sources of waste, downtime, and non-value-added activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Create reports and visual tools to communicate project results and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead small- to medium-sized continuous improvement projects from start to finish.
• Partner with operators, supervisors, and managers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Utilize root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods to resolve recurring issues.
• Support initiatives focused on improving productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance

What We Need From You:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Work in a production/warehouse environment with moderate noise
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and use of tools and equipment
• Exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, and powered industrial equipment

Why Join kdc/one?

• Clean, Fragrant, & Climate Controlled Facility
• Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with Company Match after 30 Days!
• Paid Time Off & 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Tools and Tool Boxes Supplied
• Recognition/Incentive Programs
• Discount Programs
• Safety Shoe Voucher Program (Up to $125 annually)
• Prescription Safety Glasses Discount Program

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.