Continuous Improvement Engineer

What makes you a good fit

Education & Professional Requirements

• Must have a bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, high-speed preferred.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience applying Lean methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have a highly developed understanding of TPM methodologies and implementation.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to present proposals and projects to all levels of management.
• Must have the ability to quantify improvements per KPI, lead RCA to solve production loss issues, lead change, and create process flows, value streams, and flow diagrams.
• Must be proficient in the use of value stream maps, fishbone diagrams, 5S, SMED visual management, and other lean tools.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, standards, and best practices.
• Must have excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Must have demonstrated tenacity in driving through obstacles to achieve results and maintain project timelines.
• Project management skills are a plus.
• Must have experience with Maintenance programs (such as TBM and predictive).
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations is required.
• Must have proficient-level to advanced-level computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must have advanced-level math skills.
• Must be meticulous in monitoring processes and maintaining accurate records.
• Must have a strong commitment to safety, with demonstrated investment in safety improvement activities.
• Must be able to follow all safety rules and PPE guidelines.
• Must be able to work with and around hazardous materials, chemicals, and equipment.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Must be able to pivot and adapt to changing priorities in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Must be well organized with a high attention for detail to be able to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and resources efficiently.
• Must have good problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Must have solid interpersonal skills.
• Must be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences, including activities for active listening, clear presentation skills, and the capacity to provided and receive feedback at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand continuously and walk frequently during the shift.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, 100 pounds with assistance, and push/pull up to 600 pounds with mechanical assistance.
• Must have dexterity in the hands for tool manipulation.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. Corrective lenses are adequate for the job requirements.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: Affordable plans for medical, dental, vision, and well-being starting on Day 1 
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday, and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on the role), and vacation buy/sell program 
• Financial: 401(k) matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards, and student loan reimbursement 
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, scholarships, and Pet Insurance 
• Career Growth: Diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

There is a SIGN-ON BONUS for this role. The salary range for this role is $76,100.00 - $140,000.00, depending on experience. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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