Process Engineer

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 year salary range
• Medical, dental and vision options
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The primary purpose of this role is to support improvement of existing processes, design, install, configure and maintain manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve equipment reliability, and develop best practices within the production process. The main focus of the Process Engineer's work is on maintaining reliable and safe manufacturing systems, while improving quality, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers. The Process Engineer is a part of the plant staff driven to identify, develop, and deliver innovative solutions that improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving safety and quality standards.

• Support production and maintenance in improving process reliability and performance. Key success factors include reducing equipment downtime and scrap, improving line performance and quality throughput, reducing changeover times, and improving the plant's overall approach to preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Support and develop production and/or maintenance projects for the plant in Extrusion and Converting Departments.
• Provide guidance to maintenance team on assigned tasks and projects.
• Facilitate process/continuous improvement. Identify cost-savings and process improvement projects and move them from the concept to implementation. Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing systems and process improvements that optimize all phases of the productions process; be actively involved in the development and implementation of long term improvement plans.
• Create and maintain process flow, PFMEA, Standard Operating Procedures and line capability and performance documentation.
• Develop and maintain error proofing methodologies.
• Support, cost, estimate and document all engineering changes.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any quality non-conformances related to product, process, and systems.
• Provide technical inputs for incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in relevant field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and manufacturing process skills/experience.
• Must have experience supporting and leading Lean manufacturing activities.
• Analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving techniques/tools.
• Data-driven, disciplined, objective and detail oriented.
• Strong communication skills. Demonstrated ability to act as a business partner, "see the big picture," and work through ambiguity and change.
• Advanced computer knowledge with MS Office applications (Excel, Access, etc) and other computer tools and software.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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