Process Improvement Engineer

Job-ID: b83afbaf-bb74-4320-af0d-4a09af2ad224Reference: PROCE004646Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho, United StatesCategory: EngineeringEmployment type: full time"Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals”Melaleuca has firmly supported this 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 billion dollars. We now have over 3,400 employees and operate 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 Improvement Engineer to be part of our Operations team.The Process Improvement Engineer will have overall responsibility of driving improvements at the making, packing, and picking operations, across organization, materials, processes, and equipment at Melaleuca facilities. The focus is identifying the largest operational opportunities, and effectively putting plans/teams in place. This position will leverage extensively Operational Excellence tools to drive tangible SQOCE results.Responsibilities: 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 efficiencyReports directly to Site Operations Leader or Site Engineering Leader, dotted to Continuous Improvement DirectorPartners directly with Operations Department Leaders, with Engineering Leaders, and with Maintenance groupPartners indirectly with Finance (cost accounting), Operations Analitics, Technical Services, Quality, and R&D Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field.1-2 years of previous experienceAbility to work with others on a teamStrong communication skillsStrong desire to learnProblem solving skillsLearn and adapts to new situations quicklyGoal Oriented/strong work ethicHands-on troubleshooting aptitudeUnderstanding of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management.Experience in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles (visual management, standard work, etc.) is a plusJust as important as your experience and skills will be the following characteristics and competencies:Self-motivation and sense of ownership and accountabilityAbility to analyze problems and create solutionsAbility to work independently and professionallyGood written and verbal communication skillsDetailed work and organizational skillsAbility to work under stress Why MelaleucaMelaleuca 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.This revolutionary system is changing the way hundreds of thousands of people shop by eliminating middlemen and reducing marketing and distribution costs. This enables the company to spend more on research and high-quality, ecologically-sensible ingredients, while maintaining reasonable prices.Great culture- Flexibility is a must in this position; you'll become a part of a fast-paced team dedicated to a feel-good lifestyle brand dedicated to changing lives. Like the rest of Melaleuca, we are proud to be part of a values-driven organization that treats employees with respect. Our employees and their families enjoy company parties and countless discounts around the community. We implement a very real open-door policy, and all employees are on a first name basis—it feels more like a family than a multi-national corporation.Safe, uncrowded, affordable - nestled in the heart of beautiful Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls is a prosperous and vibrant community, as well as the gateway to recreational paradise. This unique setting provides numerous opportunities for total wellness -- social, physical, financial, and emotional. If you love outdoor activities, this is the place for you, with the Snake River running right through town, the Rocky Mountains dominating the horizon, and Yellowstone less than a 2-hour drive away.Excellent compensation- in addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time employees that include all you would expect plus some remarkable surprises, such as a longevity bonus. Right here on-site, we provide a fitness center, free concierge service, and an employee restaurant. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.