Plant Continuous Improvement Engineer

Novolex

$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of plant experience in technical or management roles
  • Strong organizational skills across multiple programs
  • Effective communication skills with all levels of the organization
  • Knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques
  • Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop plans, schedules, and budgets for process improvements
  • Identify and execute continuous improvement activities
  • Support lean improvement processes through techniques like Kaizen
  • Identify cost savings through research and equipment modifications
  • Analyze workflow for cost-reduction and efficiency improvements
  • Bridge technical and operational teams for better efficiency
  • Manage internal and external resources for skills development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Focus on employee well-being with mental, physical, and financial health resources
  • Community engagement through a Focused Giving Program
  • Opportunities for skills development and advanced education
  • Tuition reimbursement program for formal education
Full Job Description

Position Overview

The goal of this position is to demonstrate maximum efficiency across the network of manufacturing facilities,

continuously assessing critical processes and systems in Pactiv Evergreen and implementing programs that will have

long-term benefits. From these technical assessments, develop and implement targeted plans that address gaps in the

facilities. As our manufacturing technology, automation and opportunity for optimization increases, we must transfer

knowledge, network and leverage best practices within our manufacturing sites as we continue to develop a Lean

Management System to run our facilities, as well as optimize plant performance by ensuring a flawless implementation

of the OPX360.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop plans, schedules, and budgets for projects to improve existing processes and to support the OPX360.

· Identify, prioritize and execute continuous improvement activities through standardization and consistency.

· Supports lean improvement process with techniques such as Kaizen.

· Identify cost savings through research or product requirements, manufacturing methods and equipment

modifications.

· Improve manufacturing organization by analyzing workflow, space requirements and equipment layout with the

goal of cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.

· Bridge the gap between technical and operational teams, executing a range of CI solutions that move

operations beyond current state to the next level of efficiency.

· Identify and manage resources, internal and external, that are needed to execute the targeted skills

development.

· Has knowledge in the areas of: 5S, SMED, TPM, VSM, PDCA or equivalent, A3 Problem Solving.

· Ensure adherence to Lean Methodology, including Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Daily Management, Layered

Audit Process and Business Plan development to eliminate waste.

· Other job duties as assigned by the Facility Manager and CI Director.

 

Skills and Competencies

· Proven ability to facilitate change. · Strong organizational skills to include Tracking, coordination across multiple programs, effective reporting of status and results to both Plant management and senior management. · Experience working across multiple locations at one time · Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques. · Effective communication skills (written and verbal), team building and leadership skills with all levels in the organization. · Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus · Must have Microsoft Office experience with advanced Excel Skills.

 

Education and/or Experience Requirements (Qualifications)

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.

· 5+ years of plant experience in technical or management roles

 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: (if applicable)

· Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other

federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

· Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and

local standards.

· The team member is required to be able to perform the above tasks, with or without reasonable

accommodation.

 

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Company Benefits What You'll Get From Us 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 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 MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

 

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

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