Magnolia - Senior Process Improvement Professional

Milliken and Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company seeks a Senior Process Improvement Professional for the Magnolia Plant in Blacksburg, SC. You will lead continuous improvement efforts across the site and partner with Engineering Services to drive value and safety.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with possible extended hours for project needs and weekend rotation as part of the plant’s operations. Strong manufacturing experience and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, SAP and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop and mentor team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and analytical/problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process improvement team and manage projects.
• Develop understanding of conditions that impact processes and products.
• Use project management skills to manage multiple improvement projects.
• Analyze problems and implement practical, data-driven solutions.
• Communicate findings through presentations, charts, and tables.
• Mentor and develop direct reports.
• Collaborate with diverse associates to achieve site goals.
• Contribute to Safety Process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mentor team members

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

PowerPoint

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Magnolia - Senior Process Improvement Professional

Date: Aug 7, 2026

Location: Blacksburg, SC, US, 29702

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn .

Job Summary: This position is located at the Milliken – Magnolia Plant located in Blacksburg, SC and reports to the Process Improvement Leader. The position is responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts at the site as well as working closely with the Engineering Services Department. Typical hours are Monday—Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. However, due to continuous operations of the plant, the work schedule may require arriving before 8:00 am, staying beyond 5:00 pm, and participation in the management team weekend rotation schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the process improvement team, including other managers and technical production associates, for their designated department
• Develop a thorough understanding of the conditions that impact the processes and products
• Use sound project management skills to manage multiple improvement projects
• Analyze problems and implement practical solutions using critical thinking skills
• Incorporate creative thinking to problem solving to identify unique and different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient
• Prepare presentations, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of associates
• Strive to develop all direct reports
• Work effectively with a diverse group of associates to accomplish project and location goals
• Participate fully in the Safety Process
• Other duties assigned by manager

Qualifications Required:

• 5 plus years of hands on manufacturing experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, SAP, and PowerPoint
• Ability to develop and mentor team members

Qualifications Preferred:

• Previous process reliability experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate strengths in the following:

• Communication skills – verbal, written, and group presentations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical/problem-solving skills

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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