Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Victoria, Brasov

Ecolab, Purolite Resins, the world leader in resin-based separation, purification and extraction technology, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer at our manufacturing site in Victoria, Brasov!

We manufacture products which help our customers around the globe, mainly in pharmaceutical and life science sectors, with technology which are critical to safe manufacture of their products. It’s an exciting business which helps make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.

Ecolab’s Continuous Improvement Engineer is an individual who works closely with all functions across the Victoria plant.  The Continuous Improvement Engineer will lead efforts to automate and digitize data and equipment for the site.  You will develop and program systems to enable improvements and growth through a better understand of the in-process KPIs. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who will take the time to understand the existing operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and help build and implement a roadmap to manufacturing excellence.  

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

Why choose Ecolab?

• A world-leading international organization, benefitting from a diverse, multinational team
• A fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly growing environment
• Manufacture of high-quality technical products, developed hand-in-hand with leading minds in the industry
• Entrepreneurial workplace culture with a flat management structure, encouraging new approaches and ideas

What you’ll do:

• Identify, prioritize, and manage multiple improvement projects.
• Coordinate area projects with site 5S leader and Kaizen/lean events with facilitators.
• Track all TPM and savings projects in the Project Management Tool when appropriate.
• Support the Plant Manager in preparation of Plant related TPM audits.
• Support and drive implementation of Loss Analysis and TPM.
• Assist in implementing rapid change; be a hands-on team member through change process.
• Work closely with the pillar leaders, management staff and co-workers to ensure establishment, implementation and continuous improvement of plant-wide TPM goals.
• Collect data and ensuring accuracy of all Loss Tree Data.
• Develop and conduct regular audits.
• Determine root cause of failure using statistical methods and recommend changes in design, tolerances or processing methods.
• Train others in systems, tools, and processes.  
• Lead automation of data, processes and analyses.

What you'll need:

• Experience in a continuous improvement function.
• Degree in Engineering, Logistics, Science and prior experience in a production, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Lean or Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• IT literate with a good level of experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of the chemical sciences would be beneficial.
• SAP experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills are required, with the ability to liaise effectively with people at all levels.
• Be highly self-motivated and have the ability to work with the minimum supervision, whilst at the same time being a strong team player.
• Negotiation and Influencing skills.
• Willing to take ownership of challenging situations and issues and drive effective closure.
• Compulsory Romanian and English language skills are required for this role.