Business Excellence Technician - 1

West Columbia, SC 29170

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Manufacturing / Process Engineering Job Number: 53241020 Compensation: $21.00 / hour

Job Description

Title: Business Excellence Technician
Location: West Columbia, SC
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Benefits: Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, and more!
Pay Rate: $21/hour
Schedule: Mon - Fri 7a - 3:30p 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Business Excellence Technician to join our team in West Columbia. This role supports continuous improvement efforts across the facility, focusing on 5S audits, workstation standardization, and hands-on tasks that keep the business running efficiently. While this position requires strong organizational and basic computer skills, it also involves physical, hands-on work on the production floor—ideal for someone who enjoys practical tasks and problem-solving.

The Business Excellence Technician will support the Business Excellence Leader and collaborate with production teams and the Moonshine/tool shop to improve workstations, build simple fixtures, complete 5S tasks, and assist with various operational needs around the facility.

Job Duties:
  • Conduct 5S audits and complete follow-up tasks to maintain workplace organization and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with the Moonshine/tool shop team to design or build workstation improvements and small floor structures as needed.
  • Perform hands-on tasks such as taping floor zones, organizing areas, supporting general production-floor needs.
  • Prepare, upload, and maintain documentation for Kaizen and continuous improvement projects in online systems.
  • Update Lean Gallery indicators, visual boards, and other performance metrics.
  • Support implementation of Lean and Six Sigma best practices as defined in GBE A3 initiatives.
  • Maintain an organized desk and work area while shifting between administrative tasks and hands-on floor assignments.
  • Follow all safety procedures and use basic tools and equipment as needed to complete assigned projects.
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Basic computer proficiency (Excel, Word, email) required.
  • Strong organization, communication, and multitasking skills.
  • Experience or interest in continuous improvement, 5S, Lean, or process improvement preferred.
  • Comfortable performing hands-on work, using basic hand tools, and assisting with physical tasks.
  • Reliable, team-oriented, enthusiastic, and self-driven—must be willing to “jump in” on a variety of tasks.
  • Experience in office/administrative roles or light manufacturing roles a plus.
  • Ability to work independently under the direction of the Business Excellence Leader.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Lauren Rexford

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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