Lean Engineering Technician

Job Description

United States, Brandon, SD, Adhesive Technologies

Lean Engineering Technician

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 Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. 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.

The Lean Engineering Technician will be instrumental in promoting Lean principles throughout our organization. This role will focus primarily on the design and implementation of 5S methodologies in work centers, developing standard work procedures, and educating operators on Lean practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Lean principles, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving process improvements.

Dare to make an impact?

YOUR ROLE

• Assist in the design and implementation of 5S systems across work centers to enhance workplace organization and efficiency.
• Develop and document standard work procedures to ensure consistency and quality in operations.
• Conduct formal and informal training sessions for operators to educate them on Lean principles, 5S practices, and standard work.
• Co-facilitate continuous improvement (CI) workshops to engage team members and promote a culture of Lean thinking.
• Create clear, concise work instructions to support operators in their daily tasks.
• Audit production processes to identify opportunities for process improvements and measure the impact of Lean initiatives.
• Facilitate and support problem-solving efforts and implement improvements by utilizing Lean tools in accordance with company standards.
• Adheres to safe work practices and the safety policies of the organization. Works to improve the safety of current and new processes under development.
• Participates with plant engineering functions in the installation of new equipment and/or the modification of existing equipment for running new products.
• Writes timely reports when appropriate including weekly reports.
• Participates in outside activities as they relate to professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YOUR SKILLS

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and one to three years of Lean Manufacturing experience or any three to five year combination.
• Lean Manufacturing certification or Lean Six Sigma Training is a plus.

YOUR PERKS

• New state-of-the-art facility implementing Industry 4.0 concepts
• Be part of an expanding facility supporting automotive growth markets
• Full air-conditioned and heated manufacturing shop
• Health, Disability, Dental and Life Insurance
• Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Outstanding 401k Match & company stock purchase program
• Paid Parental Leave & Childcare Benefits
• Performance Bonus Incentives
• Much more!

The salary for this role is $24 - $28. 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'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.

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: 24072038

Contract & Job type: Regular - Full Time

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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