Full-Time
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Nordson
1,001-5,000 employees
Designs and sells precision dispensing equipment
No salary listed
Greenwood, SC, USA
In Person
Requires up to 20% travel domestically and internationally.
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or relevant degree is preferred; 12 years of relevant experience is required in lieu of a degree
- 4-6 years of progressive continuous improvement experience demonstrating business acumen, leadership and ability to drive results
- Proficiency in Lean thinking with application in both operations and transactional environments in a variety of situations
- Change management/transformational experience required
- Experience leading process mapping sessions via SIPOC or comparable processes
- Experience building and tracking projects with a detailed project plan
- Develop, train and coach all levels of employees in fundamentals of Continuous Improvement, driving the culture of NBS Next in all functions at all levels
- Help define, execute, and lead the short and long-term strategy for Continuous Improvement initiatives for ICS Business
- NBS standardization and best practice sharing across ICS Business globally
- Lead implementation of CI initiatives and problem-solving projects in collaboration with various business functions to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Cost (SQDIPC), as well as commercial and engineering functions.
- Facilitate identification, quantification, and prioritization of cost savings Initiatives; maintain project pipeline to support divisional savings targets
- Represent ICS on Nordson Corporation Global Continuous Improvement Steering Committee
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to think creatively and analytically
- Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong organizational skills
- Proven ability to lead initiatives working collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated effective execution of concurrent projects and ability to multi-task
- Able to influence at all levels of the organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with MS Office, MS Project, SharePoint, PowerBI, and SAP
Nordson designs and manufactures specialized manufacturing equipment. Its main products are dispensing equipment for adhesives, sealants and coatings, along with systems used to cure and surface-treat materials. It also makes testing and inspection equipment for electronic components. The company supports a broad range of industries, including packaging, electronics, medical, automotive, energy, and construction. Its products work by precisely dispensing fluids and controlling processes such as curing and surface treatment, using fluid-management and precision-engineering technology. Nordson differentiates itself with high-precision, reliable equipment and a global footprint that enables a wide product range, after-sales services, replacement parts and consumables. The company’s goal is to help customers improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce material usage, and cut waste through accurate, repeatable processes.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Westlake, Texas
Founded
1935
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 20, 2026 revenue hit $741 million, with backlog up 18% year over year.
- Nordson raised 2026 guidance to $2.93-$3.01 billion sales and $11.30-$11.80 EPS on May 20.
- The May 5, 2026 Quiptech Mexico partnership expands Test & Inspection service reach across Mexico.
What critics are saying
- Semiconductor orders still drive ATS; a 2027 packaging downturn would hit backlog conversion.
- CapstanAG integration strains management if North American agriculture spending softens after the 2026 acquisition.
- Nordson’s earnings depend on consumables and replacement parts; an installed-base defect cycle would crush margins.
What makes Nordson unique
- Nordson’s patented Multiflow 10 die targets PFAS-free cast film, announced August 2026.
- Its 2026 portfolio spans dispensing, test-and-inspection, and surface-treatment, reducing single-market dependence.
- The April 2026 CapstanAG deal adds precision-agriculture fluid control to ARAG’s installed base.
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↑ 2%Cast film die built for pfas-free formulations. Amid the push to ban "forever chemicals," Nordson has engineered a new flow-distribution channel to enable stable extrusion of formulations without fluoropolymer-based processing aids. Editorial Director, Plastics Technology Nordson Extrusion Dies LLC has developed a new cast film die that it says enables processors to run formulations containing no fluoropolymer-based per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) process aids. The die is engineered around Nordson's patented Multiflow 10 distribution channel, which generates sufficient wall shear stress to promote surface renewal without PFAS-based polymer process aids (PPAs), while also reducing overall pressure drop and polymer residence time, according to Sam Iuliano, chief technologist at Nordson. As Iuliano explains, cast film processors by and large rely on general-purpose extrusion dies to process a variety of materials at a wide range of throughput rates. For formulations containing fluoropolymer-based PPAs, many of these dies have nickel-based internal surface plating to prevent polymer plate-out and associated optical film defects. Environmental concerns over PFAS-based PPAs, however, are driving material suppliers to develop formulations free of these "forever chemicals." Iuliano says many conventional dies are not up to the task of stably running these PFAS-free formulations, so Nordson developed a "hardware solution" to the problem. Unlock the full story with a free account. AUGUST 18-19, 2026 | AUSTIN, TEXAS Explore best practices, troubleshooting and processing solutions in film and sheet extrusion.
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) - among the Top 11 Dividend Kings to Buy for Safe Dividend Growth. Published on june 23, 2026 at 1:19 am by vardah gill in news. With a 5-Year Average Dividend Growth Rate of 16.02%, Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) is included among the Top 11 Dividend Kings to Buy for Safe Dividend Growth. On May 29, Oppenheimer raised its price recommendation on Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) to $335 from $325. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock. The firm pointed to a strong increase in backlog, which rose 18% year over year in the second quarter and 38% year to date. Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) was the primary driver of that backlog growth. A few days earlier, on May 27, DA Davidson raised its price goal on Nordson to $345 from $335. It kept a Buy rating following the company's second-quarter earnings beat and higher guidance. The firm also increased its fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027 earnings-per-share estimates by $0.20 to $11.55 and $12.40, respectively. According to the analyst, the revisions reflect stronger-than-expected growth in the Advanced Technology Solutions segment, supported by solid dispensing demand from semiconductor applications and accelerating test and inspection (T&I) orders. DA Davidson added that demand from the automotive market also appears to be improving. As a result, Nordson is seeing more synchronized organic growth across its three operating segments. Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) is a precision technology company that engineers, manufactures, and markets specialized products and systems. Its technologies are used for precision dispensing, applying, and controlling adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, and other fluids. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of NDSN as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than NDSN and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
This article from StockStory highlights three profitable companies investors should avoid due to concerning underlying trends, despite their current profitability. Power Integrations (NASDAQ:POWI), a semiconductor designer, has seen sales decline 4.2% annually over five years whilst earnings per share fell 10.7% annually. The company trades at 58.7x forward P/E. Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS), a water management solutions provider, recorded just 3% annual revenue growth over two years whilst earnings per share contracted 1.8% annually. The stock trades at 21x forward P/E. Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN), which manufactures dispensing equipment and industrial adhesives, faces weak organic sales growth and projected sales growth of just 5.2% for the next 12 months, suggesting softer demand ahead.
Nordson Corp reported record second-quarter sales of $741 million, an 8% increase year-over-year, with 7% organic growth across all three business segments. The company achieved record EBITDA of $235 million, representing 32% of sales, and adjusted earnings per share rose 18% to $2.86. Industrial Precision Solutions led growth with sales of $350 million, up 10%, whilst Medical and Fluid Solutions reached $213 million, up 5%, and Advanced Technology Solutions posted $178 million, up 10%. Free cash flow totalled $170 million with conversion exceeding 100% of net income. Nordson acquired CapstanAG to strengthen its precision agriculture portfolio, valued at nine times adjusted EBITDA. Net debt stood at approximately $1.8 billion with a leverage ratio of 1.9 times.
Emanuel County Families invited to celebrate five years of Techie Camp this summer. Posted Wednesday, May 6, 2026 9:00 am This summer marks five years of partnership between TECH CORPS, Emanuel County Schools, and The Nordson Corporation Foundation to bring hands-on, career-connected technology camps to local students in grades 3-8. Designed to help students build confidence while having fun, Techie Camp gives students the chance to code, problem-solve, collaborate, and create real solutions using technology, not just sit behind a screen. "Opportunities like Techie Camp are critical for Emanuel County students because they provide early exposure to high-demand skills in technology," said Emanuel County Schools CTAE Administrator Chip Fleming. "Experiences like this spark interest in future careers, strengthen problem-solving abilities, and help students begin to see themselves in high-demand fields at an early age." This year, students can choose from two exciting camp experiences built around exploration, creativity, and real-world challenges: Tech Explorer (Grades 3-5) Young explorers will dive into coding adventures using a handheld micro:bit computer, completing fun, interactive missions that build creativity, confidence, and foundational tech skills. Students will: Code Ocean missions Build confidence as a tech explorer Use the micro:bit and take it home at the end of camp! Tech Quest (Grades 6-8) Middle school students will tackle global-inspired technology challenges as they code, test, and improve solutions while unlocking virtual vaults around the world. Students will: Decipher, debug, design Earn mission stamps and solve real challenges Code a micro:bit and take it home at the end of camp! Camp Details Dates: July 6-9 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: The Nordson Center 210 West Moring Street Swainsboro, GA 30401 Students must be enrolled in Emanuel County Schools to participate. To celebrate five years of Techie Camp in Emanuel County, every student who completes camp will take home the micro:bit they use during the program, a hands-on tool they can continue using long after summer ends. More Than a Summer Camp Techie Camp is designed to help students see themselves as creators of technology, not just consumers. "Techie Camps give students the opportunity to see themselves as creators of technology, not just consumers," said Lisa M. Chambers, CEO of TECH CORPS. "When students work on real challenges, they build confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and begin to see what's possible for their future." Marcala Moore, Program Expansion Manager at TECH CORPS, added, "We truly love working with students in Emanuel County Schools. Each summer, we see students grow their technical skills, gain confidence in creating with technology, and discover that they belong in these spaces. Many leave camp excited to keep learning, explore new tech opportunities, and even imagine themselves in future technology careers." Community Support Makes It Possible The Nordson Corporation Foundation has proudly supported TECH CORPS Techie Camps with Emanuel County Schools since 2022, helping expand access to high-quality technology learning opportunities for local students. About TECH CORPS TECH CORPS is a national nonprofit organization that expands access to the opportunities technology creates through hands-on, career-connected learning experiences. TECH CORPS imagines a world where every student has the skills, confidence, and opportunity to build their own path to a successful future. Other items that may interest you