Continuous Improvement Technician

Henkel; West Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Henkel is hiring a Process Technician for the Consumer Brands unit in the United States. The role focuses on improving overall equipment effectiveness, quality, and safety through equipment optimization and process improvements.

Expect 80% hands-on work with 20% administrative duties while collaborating with HPS Engineering and maintenance teams. The position requires 3–5 years in a technical maintenance or support role within manufacturing, willingness to work varied shifts, and strong

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in technical support or maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to flex schedule, including weekends and holidays, to meet business needs.
• Ability to learn and apply advanced control concepts to support the manufacturing process.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

• Improve OEE, QCO/SMED, yield, safety and quality through equipment optimization and process improvements.
• 80% hands-on work and 20% administrative/training; report to the Cell Leader and collaborate with HPS Engineering and Maintenance teams.
• Train technicians on basic technical skills.

Skills

Technical maintenance

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Word & Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting‑edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 6:30am-2:30pm + OT as required.

What you´ll do

• As a Process Technician, you will work with the HPS Engineers and Cell Teams to deliver results in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), QCO/SMED (Quick Changeovers/Single Minute Exchange of Dies), yield, safety, and quality through equipment optimization and process improvements.
• This position is approximately 80% hands‑on and 20% administrative/training that will report to the Cell Leader, be a member of the HPS (Henkel production Systems) department team, and work closely with HPS Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Automation Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, and Operations.
• Train technicians on basic technical skills.

What makes you a good fit

• 3-5 years of previous experience in a technical support and/or maintenance role within a manufacturingenvironment
• Willingness to flex schedule in order to meet business needs, including extended shifts, weekends andholidays if necessary, as well as moving to other shifts to balance skills, results, vacation coverage andtraining opportunities
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a computer, including Microsoft Word, ExcelAbility to learn and apply advanced control concepts in order to support the manufacturing process
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in current or previous roles.
• Demonstrated problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills; ability to resolve issues independently and understand when additional support is neededDemonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team as both a member and leader.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick time, vacation time and holiday time
• Financial: 401k 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, and scholarships
• Career Growth: skill development programs, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

The hourly pay range for this role is $28.30 and $33.20. This range reflects the good‑faith minimum and maximum hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. This role is classified as non‑exempt, and employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. In addition to the hourly wage, employees in this position may be eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other forms of compensation, depending on role and location. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, training, certifications, and work location. This job posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

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. 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.