The role:
Reporting to the processing manager you will work with Manufacturing Management and Manufacturing personnel to implement lean manufacturing methodologies to improve production efficiencies, quality, and throughput. You will Support investigations into non-conformances and develop corrective and preventive actions. Evaluate and improve flow of materials and personnel through the manufacturing process.
At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $70,000 - $85,000.
What you will do:
- Work with Manufacturing management and GENBA personnel to implement lean manufacturing methodologies to improve production efficiencies, quality, and throughput.
- Focus on quality and develop strategies to improve first-pass yield and reduce human error non-conformances.
- Use current KPI's and create new metrics to drive behavior and efficiency.
- Train manufacturing personnel on new processes and equipment.
- Resolve production issues on the floor in real-time with a focus on preventing recurrence.
- Improve business and manufacturing processes by reducing waste and simplifying workflows.
- Recommend and coordinate cost-saving initiatives based on in-depth analysis.
- Find and address ergonomic and safety risks, promoting the Zero-Accident culture.
- Propose improvements and appropriate changes to plant management through the Management of Change process.
What you will need:
- Bachelor Degree - Engineering
- 3+ years manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years continuous improvement/ manufacturing/ process engineer
- Experience with different pumps, mixing vessels, and other compounding equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions).
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Understand and exposure to Controls systems.
- Experience identifying manufacturing opportunities, developing value-add solutions, and challenging the status quo.
- Ability to climb, bend and crouch.
- Ability to travel both domestically and globally 10% of the time
How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and create our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).
Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/ vets.
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What We Do
Ever since the company's founding in 1887, Kao has strived to deliver value to the life of people everywhere in the world. Today, we are a leading manufacturer in the fields of hygiene, beauty and health, while our chemical business contributes to the development of diverse industries. With more than 33,000 employees, our mission is to enrich the lives of people globally and contribute to the sustainability of the world.
In the regions of Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), we focus on our Beauty Care business with premium brands in three business sectors: Consumer, Salon and Cosmetics.
Our Business Sector represents skin and hair care brands that are recognized worldwide for their innovation and quality, such as Jergens, Curél, Bioré, Guhl, and John Frieda.
Our Salon Business Sector is committed to unleashing the creativity of stylists around the globe. With our industry leading brands Goldwell, KMS and Oribe, stylists have everything in their hands to create beautiful show-stopping hair representative of the individuality of their clients.
Our London-based boutique brand, Molton Brown, offers luxury beauty products found only in our exclusive Molton Brown stores, high-end department stores and travel retail, as well as five-star hotels around the world.
All three business sectors are driven by the same values and beliefs: Creating high-quality products and constantly striving for the best is what is at the heart of everything we do.
This is why we understand that our people are one of our core assets, and we strive for a working environment that allows team members to flourish and grow. Join us, and you will have opportunity to help us make life beautiful
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