Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Continuous Improvement Specialist
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Continuous Improvement Specialist
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<span>About this Position
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop What makes you a good fit. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.
What you´ll do
- Ensure a safe work environment for all employees, allowing quality production with optimal efficiency. Performs risk analysis on processes and job functions.
- Deliver production requirements according to schedule and plan through coaching and mentoring operators both real-time on the floor and providing thought leadership feedback during review periods.
- Drive the improvements in performance through OEE data, interpretation, live floor experience - driving Lean process initiatives as set forth by Plant Leadership.
- Creates and oversees standardized production procedures and develops process work instructions; must maintain the work instructions as the business grows.
- Assesses plan and equipment requirements and machinery layout to create an optimized workflow.
- Closing the open areas of Work Instructions and SOP’s on new products and equipment as it is being started or brought into the manufacturing facility.
- Develops best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
- Incorporates 5s+1 Methodology in process methods and lean manufacturing systems.
- Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor and material costs, estimating future costs.
- Develops programs for activity concentration on specific functions resulting in improvements. E.g., project management for efficiency and yield increases.
- Monitor all established quality and quantity specifications for compliance before use in processing. Assist maintenance and engineering with the system operation, PM’s and upgrades.
- Collaborates with Colleagues on issues like cost projections and reduction, work with engineering team to develop, configure, and optimize manufacturing processes from inception through start-up and on-going production by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
What makes you a good fit
- BS / BA preferred
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Proficiency in MSOffice suite including Power Point, and Excel, implementing and reporting; general equipment technical experience trouble-shooter and problem solver.
- Must have excellent communication skills and ability to drive others towards a common goal.
- Self-directed, multi-tasks, promotes teamwork
- Safety and regulatory experience a plus.
- Lean Manufacturing Experience a plus
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
- Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
- 10 day off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more
The salary for this role is $70,000.00 - $90,000.00. 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.
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.
JOB ID: 25075056
Job Locations: United States, NY, Geneva, NY
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com
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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.