Impact-Driven Lean Six Sigma Process Engineer

Magnera Corporation; Old Hickory (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnera Corporation seeks a Process Improvement Engineer/Specialist to drive operational excellence across U.S. and Canadian operations.

You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, AI-enabled analytics, and data-driven problem solving to identify opportunities, lead improvement projects, and support MOS deployment. The role offers a leadership development path with 2–3 years’ exposure to key initiatives and collaboration across Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience; nonwovens, paper, or film manufacturing preferred.
• Experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred; Black Belt a plus and will be expected to achieve in role).
• Proficiency in process mapping, root cause analysis, SPC, and data analytics.
• Experience with Power BI, AI-enabled analytics, and/or digital tools preferred.
• Strong project management, communication

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational and production data to identify waste, variation, and bottlenecks.
• Lead Kaizen events, DMAIC projects, and structured problem-solving activities.
• Develop current and future-state process maps and implement improvement plans.
• Apply Lean tools including 5S, standard work, visual management, and daily management systems.
• Develop SOPs and standardized processes to improve performance and consistency.
• Monitor KPIs and validate improvements through data analysis and SPC.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to implement sustainable improvements.
• Support project pipeline development, project chartering, and benefit tracking.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of the Magnera Operating System (MOS)

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

Tools

Power BI

AI-enabled analytics

Job description

Magnera Corporation seeks a Process Improvement Engineer/Specialist to drive operational excellence across U.S. and Canadian operations.

You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, AI-enabled analytics, and data-driven problem solving to identify opportunities, lead improvement projects, and support MOS deployment. The role offers a leadership development path with 2–3 years’ exposure to key initiatives and collaboration across Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.