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Process Engineer
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About this position
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 $75,000 to $115,000. 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 West Hazleton, PA 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 Process Engineer will lead the equipment and process improvements needed to deliver results in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), quick changeovers, yield, safety, and quality. This position will report directly to the department Operations Manager, be a member of the department leadership team and work closely with area Operators and Mechanics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify, analyze, prioritize and eliminate losses and inefficiencies.
- Optimize process efficiency, productivity, and yield through continuous improvement programs.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve and eliminate specific chronic losses.
- Support daily activities of the operations area, building long-term capability into the area, systems, and employees.
- Identify and lead small capital projects, working closely with Engineering Project Managers.
- Implement process control improvements to reduce product variability.
- Develop, maintain, and validate standards to enable achievement of performance targets in operations.
- Generate and update work instructions and standards for production processes, as required.
- Collaborate with operations employees, as well as other functions and sites, to create best solutions.
- Participate in New Product Development processes to evaluate concepts, designs, prototypes, and tests.
- Design and develop equipment improvements, including selection and coordination with suppliers.
- Collaborate with engineering to resolve safety and customer quality issues related to manufacturing processes.
- Work closely with continuous improvement leads and trainers to develop Operator and Mechanic training.
- All other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, etc), with at least 2-5 years of engineering experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Must have at least 2-5 years of experience working in a manufacturing plant environment.
- Experience with Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) is preferred.
- Must have experience with Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Root-cause Analysis, SMED, and Lean Six Sigma (LSS).
- Must have a desire to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment with technicians and equipment.
- Must be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences, including active listening, clear presentation skills, and the capacity to provide and receive feedback.
- Must have strong leadership skills, with a special emphasis in coaching, decision making, organization, and reliability.
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must have strong time management skills.
- Must be highly motivate, self-driven, and eager to learn new skills.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.
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.
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JOB ID: 24073975
Job Locations: United States, PA, West Hazleton, PA
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.