Continuous Improvement Engineer

About Arcade Beauty:

Arcade Beauty is the strategic combination of Arcade Marketing and Bioplan. We deliver a complete spectrum of sampling solutions through the unique expertise of our subsidiaries: Biopack, Carestia, Dixon Direct, Le Papillon, Mappel, Phoenix Glass, Socoplan and Socopol. Arcade Beauty ignites consumer interest and brings products to life. As a preeminent provider of sampling solutions to the leading beauty, fragrance and skin-care brands, Arcade Beauty offers solutions that can accelerate consumer trial and purchase.

Position Summary:

Seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer. This position will provide support for plant operations including managing Continuous Improvement Process and Production Process Control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience in identification and implementation of process optimization solutions, involving labor and equipment efficiency.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies and ability to teach and model them. Investigating shortfalls, issues, and complaints in current business processes.
• Ability to influence, mentor, and coach to get results through others.
• Collaborates with operations manager and/or plant engineer on modification of equipment and processes to reduce cost and improve efficiency and quality.
• Works together with NPD, engineering, and plant resources to develop and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Monitors and collaborates with Eng/NPD where necessary to modify production processes for existing products to improve consistency, quality, and reduce cost.
• Collaborates with ENG/NPD on process development - Including reviewing and approving proposed manufacturing procedures for new products.
• Monitors plant operating metrics to identify and implement corrective actions that positively impact cost, quality, and cycle time problem areas.
• Provides technical support and consultation to the Quality Control department. Specifically, regarding recovery plans for off-specification, obsolete, and problem finished goods.
• Strong communicator with solid presentation skills who can develop and provide training to production personnel on matters concerning materials handling, processing, and quality procedures.
• Committed to the Company’s safety and quality programs. Take an active role in hazard recognition and injury prevention by following all safety rules & regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies:

4 years, Engineering degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience, minimum 3 years’ working experience, preferably in cosmetics/personal care. Formal training in Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operating and maintenance manuals and safety rules. Ability to use a computer for all company required processes, procedures, and training.

Arcade Beauty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.