Continuous Improvement Engineer

ABOUT:

At Henkel, you can be a game changer and craft your career. Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by bringing your ideas to life within a global team. Our leading brands and technologies, along with our high-performing businesses will provide you with countless opportunities to develop your skills and explore new paths. Your career at Henkel will contribute to a more sustainable future, while you grow within our vibrant, diverse culture of trust and belonging. If you are up for challenging the status quo, join our team of pioneers and make your mark on the future with us.

Do you dare to make an impact?

At Henkel, you can craft your career through a variety of roles, while being supported inside and outside of work with our great benefits. As a Henkel employee, you will get: MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION, LIFE INSURANCE, 401K WITH MATCH, STD/LTD, PET INSURANCE, ANNUAL BONUSES, EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AND REFERRAL PROGRAMS, TUITION ASSISTANCE & STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT AID, 12 WEEKS PAID PARENTAL LEAVE FOR ALL GENDERS, DISCOUNTED CHILD & ELDER CARE, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT & PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES.

The yearly salary range for this role is $95,000 to $120,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Salt Lake City, UT Henkel manufacturing facility is looking for top talent to lead our facility to Best in Class performance levels and culture. We have a clear three-to-five-year journey laid out to build capability and deliver results using the processes of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Six Sigma (LSS). If you enjoy working with others, and have a passion for improvement, come join our winning team! The HPS Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement activities for a production cell and will execute improvement projects and drive results. This person will also identify and drive improvements to plant standards, such as visual management, standard work instructions, technical work instructions, centerlines, set up machine parameter settings, and much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates cross functionally to implement identified improvements.
• Interfaces with global leaders to report out on local production system roadmaps, performance data, and best operating practices.
• Analyzes business processes and performs line studies to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
• Identifies losses in efficiency for value streams and equipment and aids in implementing solutions to improve.
• Collaborates to develop short- and long-term strategies to reduce waste.
• Drives Kaizen, implementation of TPM, and other projects focused on improving plant efficiency, machine reliability, sustainability, and the reduction of waste.
• Develops and leads processes to monitor the progress of projects to ensure achievement of targets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferably Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Must have 3-5 years’ 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 strong leadership, organizational, and listening 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).

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. At Henkel’s request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.

All employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion with his/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. The discussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skills meet the job requirements.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.