TN
116 days ago
Process Improvement Engineer
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Process Improvement Engineer Position Type Full-time Category Quality Production Shift 1st Location : City Knoxville Location : State/Province TN

Company Profile

“To Enhance the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals.”

 

Melaleuca has firmly supported our mission statement since our humble beginning in 1985: Everything we accomplish is done with an eye toward promoting the physical, environmental, financial, and personal wellness of those around us. Our focus has always been on wellness. By manufacturing and selling effective, high quality, natural, health-oriented products, we help people live more vibrant, healthier, and happier lives. When you walk through the doors at Melaleuca, you can feel it immediately. This is The Wellness Company.

 

We have achieved consistent and profitable growth with our annual revenue hitting over $2.5+ billion dollars. We now have over 5,000 employees and operations in 19 countries around the world. Melaleuca is positioned to grow even more rapidly in upcoming years. To help keep up with this growth we are looking for an outstanding Process Engineer to join our team

Overview

We have an immediate opening for Full-Time 1st Shift Process Improvement Engineer at our manufacturing and distribution facility in the Forks of the River Industrial Park. This is a great entry level Engineering opportunity.  The right candidate will enjoy a fast paced, team-oriented environment with a focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities

The Process Improvement Engineer (PIE) will have overall responsibility of driving improvements at the making, packing, and picking operations, across organization, materials, processes, and equipment at Melaleuca facilities.  PIE’s focus is identifying the largest operational opportunities, and effectively putting plans/teams in place.  PIE’s will leverage extensively Operational Excellence tools to drive tangible SQOCE results.  Reports directly to Site Operations Leader or Site Engineering Leader, dotted to Continuous Improvement Director.  Partners directly with Operations Department Leaders, with Engineering Leaders, and with Maintenance group.  Partners indirectly with Finance (cost accounting), Operations Analytics, Technical Services, Quality, and R&D

 

Responsibilities Include:

Identify critical opportunities within assigned scope of workManage improvement project and activities, from conception through conclusionAlign with organization the objectives and resources needed to drive the improvement planEstablish specific success criteria, timelines, actions, and metrics for the improvement planLead cross functional teams to implement solutions using Problem Solving techniquesDevelop necessary training to increase capability/skills in each operational teamTrack and Measure results from projectsImplement Standard Work Processes to sustain the resultsWork with other facilities worldwide to share and reapply ideas and increase technical efficiency

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, or a related field.0-2 years relevant work experience (Great opportunity for recent graduate)Understanding of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management.Experience in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles (visual management, standard work, etc.) is a plusAbility to work effectively with others on a teamStrong communication skillsStrong desire to learn. Learn and adapts to new situations quicklyProblem solving skillsGoal Oriented/strong work ethicHands-on troubleshooting aptitudeSelf-motivation and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.Solid organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through.Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels within organization.Dependability with exceptional attendance and punctuality.Ability to read, write, and follow established operational procedures.Ability to perform basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, etc.).Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment on a prolonged basis while maintaining safety and quality.

 

Why Melaleuca

Melaleuca is one of the leading Health and Wellness companies in the world. We manufacture and distribute nutritional, pharmaceutical, personal care, facial care, home hygiene, and other wellness products and distribute them directly to the consumer through a full-service catalog and Internet shopping system. We carefully craft products used every day with the highest standards of safety, health, and wellness in mind.

 

Competitive CompensationLongevity Bonus (5 Yrs/$5000, 10 Yrs/$10,000, 15 Yrs/$15,000, etc.) Company Profit Sharing (After 6 Mo of F/T Employment)Free Company Products (Monthly voucher currently equal to $100/month value - $1,200/year)Company Sponsored Employee Appreciation EventsHealthy Work Life BalanceClean Indoor Climate Controlled EnvironmentPromote From Within OpportunitiesNo LayoffsSafe/All Natural Product Line

 

In Addition, We Also Offer

Medical, Dental, Vision401(k)Flexible Spending AccountLife InsuranceShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsurancePet InsurancePaid Time Off (Vacation)Paid HolidaysTobacco-Free WorkplaceDirect Deposit

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: A COMPLETED MELALEUCA APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT IS REQUIRED - A RESUME MAY BE ATTACHED BUT A RESUME ALONE IS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR CONSIDERATION

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