Process Improvement Engineer

"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 4,000 employees and operate in 20 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 Leader (PIL) will have overall responsibility of driving improvements at the making, packing, and picking operations, across organization, materials, processes, and equipment at Melaleuca facilities.  PIL’s focus is identifying the largest operational opportunities, and effectively putting plans/teams in place.  PIL’s will leverage extensively Operational Excellence tools to drive tangible SQOCE- Safety, Quality, Operations, Cost and Engagement 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.

The right candidate will enjoy a fast paced, team-oriented environment with a focus on quality and safety.

• Competitive Compensation (Starting at $53k and Up Depending on Experience)
• Longevity 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 $90/month value - $1080/year)
• Company Sponsored Employee Appreciation Events
• Healthy Work Life Balance
• Clean Indoor Climate Controlled Environment
• Promote From Within Opportunities
• No Layoffs
• Safe/All Natural Product Line

In Addition, We Also Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation)
• Paid Holidays
• Tobacco-Free Workplace
• Direct Deposit

Responsibilities Include:

• • Identify critical opportunities within assigned scope of work
  • Manage improvement project and activities, from conception through conclusion
  • Align with organization the objectives and resources needed to drive the improvement plan
  • Establish specific success criteria, timelines, actions, and metrics for the improvement plan
  • Lead cross functional teams to implement solutions using Problem Solving techniques
  • Develop necessary training to increase capability/skills in each operational team
  • Track and Measure results from projects
  • Implement Standard Work Processes to sustain the results
  • Work with other facilities worldwide to share and reapply ideas and increase technical efficiency

• Recent or upcoming graduate
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field
• Ability to work effectively with others on a team
• Strong communication skills
• Strong desire to learn. Learn and adapts to new situations quickly
• Problem solving skills
• Goal Oriented/strong work ethic
• Hands-on troubleshooting aptitude
• Understanding of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles (visual management, standard work, etc.) is a plus
• Self-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

 Just as important as your experience and skills will be the following characteristics and competencies:

• Self-motivation and sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions
• Ability to work independently and professionally
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed work and organizational skills
• Ability to work under stress

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.  

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