**Job Title:** Continuous Improvement (CI) Technician / CI Associate **Position Summary:** The Continuous Improvement (CI) Technician is responsible for supporting and leading initiatives that drive operational excellence throughout the facility. This role will focus on improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development by utilizing Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies. The CI Technician will work cross-functionally to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and sustain improvements. **Qualifications:** + High school diploma or equivalent required. + Good attendance record. + Demonstrated leadership qualities. + Not currently involved in any disciplinary action. + Willingness to develop and deliver presentations. + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. + Strong communication skills; able to convey concepts and ideas clearly. + Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. + Willing and able to work overtime as needed. **Key Responsibilities:** + Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities to support facility objectives in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people. + Lead cross-functional teams to identify, implement, and track cost reduction initiatives. + Utilize Lean tools and concepts to drive root cause analysis and problem elimination. + Investigate and implement methods to reduce downtime and waste, including poke yoke (error-proofing) and corrective action processes. + Lead preparation and follow-up activities for CI events. + Conduct pre-work for A3 problem-solving and assist in follow-up to ensure completion and sustainment of action plans. + Support shop floor teams in implementing CI efforts during and after events. + Develop and document optimal work sequences and work instructions. + Identify and present productivity, safety, ergonomics, and quality improvement opportunities, including implementation plans. + Conduct training sessions for employees on CI tools and best practices. + Collaborate with coaches and team leaders on redeployment opportunities and workstation design. + Work directly with coaches, team leaders, and operators to implement area-specific improvements. + Create and maintain documentation of plant productivity in the Protrak system. **Additional Information:** + This position may require standing, walking, and working on the production floor for extended periods. + Overtime may be required to support CI events or project deadlines. + The CI Technician will report to the Continuous Improvement Manager or designated supervisor. **_We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too._** Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights. **Who We Are** We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. **Benefits & Perks** You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners. **What You’ll Also Get** Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. **Learning & Development:** Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities). **Diverse & Inclusive Culture:** We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too. **Purpose-Driven Company:** You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices. **EEO Statement:** All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com . Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)