Manufacturing Process Optimization Leader

ARAUCO - North America; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

PTO & holidays

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

ARAUCO, a global leader in sustainable wood products, seeks a Process Optimization Lead for its Malvern, AR site. You will partner with production and maintenance to identify inefficiencies, implement practical solutions on the manufacturing floor, and drive safety, quality, and cost improvements in a 24/7 operation.

This hands-on role reports to the Production Manager and requires strong leadership, data analysis, and the ability to mentor teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in optimizing manufacturing processes and leading improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistency across shifts and teams through clear process definitions and visual standards.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, waste, and variation.
• Improve process flow, equipment utilization, and standard work practices.
• Support process changes, trials, and equipment improvements.
• Drive incident follow‑up, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to reduce downtime and quality defects.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation, and ensure processes are followed consistently across shifts and teams.
• Monitor key production metrics to track performance and improvement results.
• Work closely with Production Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, production supervisors, maintenance, and quality to drive improvements.
• Support safety, housekeeping, and compliance expectations.

Skills

Process optimization

Manufacturing systems

Data analysis

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

OSHA knowledge

SAP

Plant operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

ARAUCO, a global leader in sustainable wood products, seeks a Process Optimization Lead for its Malvern, AR site. You will partner with production and maintenance to identify inefficiencies, implement practical solutions on the manufacturing floor, and drive safety, quality, and cost improvements in a 24/7 operation.

This hands-on role reports to the Production Manager and requires strong leadership, data analysis, and the ability to mentor teams.