Manufacturing Process Excellence Leader

Veritiv Corporation; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Veritiv is seeking a Process Improvement Leader for our Fullerton, CA facility to drive continuous improvement across corrugated manufacturing operations. You will lead Lean/Six Sigma projects, mentor teams on root-cause analysis, and partner with Operations, Production, Maintenance and Quality to raise OEE, reduce downtime, and cut waste.

You will maintain a strong plant-floor presence, analyze KPIs, and implement standardized work processes and measurable performance goals, fostering a culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or similar methodologies.
• Experience working with corrugated packaging, converting, printing, or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and performance.
• Analyze production data and KPIs (downtime, waste, scrap, OEE) to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Maintenance and Quality to implement sustainable improvements.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and root-cause analysis to identify inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement standardized work, SOPs, and measurable goals.
• Engage employees on the plant floor to drive accountability and change.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

5S

Root-cause analysis

OEE

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate/Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - 6sigma/IASSC

Tools

corrugators

converting equipment

Pallet jack

Job description

Veritiv is seeking a Process Improvement Leader for our Fullerton, CA facility to drive continuous improvement across corrugated manufacturing operations. You will lead Lean/Six Sigma projects, mentor teams on root-cause analysis, and partner with Operations, Production, Maintenance and Quality to raise OEE, reduce downtime, and cut waste.

You will maintain a strong plant-floor presence, analyze KPIs, and implement standardized work processes and measurable performance goals, fostering a culture