Continuous Improvement Technician

Henkel Corporation; West Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation in the United States is seeking a Process Technician for the 1st shift (6:30am-2:30pm) to support the HPS team in improving equipment effectiveness, yield and safety. The role combines hands-on work with administrative duties and training responsibilities, reporting to the Cell Leader.

You will collaborate with engineers and maintenance staff to drive process improvements and ensure quality in Laundry & Home Care and Hair products production. OT may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HPS Engineers and cell teams to improve OEE, QCO/SMED, yield, safety and quality through equipment optimization and process improvements.
• Perform ~80% hands-on work and ~20% administrative/training under the Cell Leader and the HPS department team.
• Train technicians on basic technical skills.

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.