Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Team Leader - 3rd Shift
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About this Position
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.
What you´ll do
- The Packaging Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the decision-making processes within the packaging team during assigned shifts, while actively performing all operational tasks of an operator on the packaging line. This role acts as the central point of contact for team members, ensuring seamless operations and effective communication with other departments.
- Lead the packaging team, ensuring all operational tasks are performed efficiently on the assigned line.
- Coordinate resource planning and implement daily staffing strategies to optimize productivity
- Maintain regular communication with processing and other support functions, fostering collaboration and problem resolution.
- Act as a key resource for the packaging team, driving initiatives related to continuous improvement and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Identify training needs within the team and promote skill development to enhance team capabilities.
- Operates machines and production equipment safely in accordance with instructions
- Sets up or adjusts equipment according to manufacturing specifications
- Ensure that all equipment operates smoothly and meets quality control standards to deliver high-quality products
- Monitors the quality of output to identify or discard re-manufacture faulty products
- Maintains accurate daily production records so that manufacturing performance can be analyzed.
- Willing to work weekend overtime shifts.
- Participate in HPS activities. • DMS-Daily Management System: CILT, CL, DH o CILT-Cleaning, Inspection, Lubrication, Tightening o CL-Center lining o DH-Defect Handling
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
What makes you a good fit
- Team/Technical/Operational Qualifications/Skills:
- 1-2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
- Willingness to flex schedule in order to meet business needs, including extended shifts, weekends, if necessary, as well as moving to other shifts to balance skills, results, vacation coverage and training opportunities
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a computer, including Microsoft Word, Excel
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills; ability to resolve issues independently and understand when additional support is needed
- Acts as a role model and provides direct feedback to encourage appropriate work behaviors
- Shares skills and knowledge with other team members
- Demonstrated desire and capacity for continuous learning of new work methods and technology
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team
- Current forklift certification or ability to become certified.
- Must be able to pass a drug test.
- Must be willing to work overtime and holidays when necessary.
- Must be accessible by telephone and have access to transportation.
- Must maintain ability to perform all requirements list under the current job description.
- Must be willing to perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Must be at the workstation at the beginning of the shift.
- Must continuously follow all safety policies and procedures on the job.
- Must be safety and quality conscious.
- Attendance is an essential function of the job. • Ability to wear PPE as required.
Some benefits of joining Henkel
- Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick time, vacation time and holiday time
- Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
- Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
- Career Growth: skill development programs, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement
The salary for this role is $22.75 - $24.55. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
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Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
JOB ID: 26092082
Job Locations: United States, PA, West Hazleton, PA
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.