Process Owner - Fiberline

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co.; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time-off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance

Enhanced 401k with generous match

On-site Fitness Center

Job summary

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, WA, is seeking a candidate to coordinate machine outages and enhance operational efficiency. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 5 years in manufacturing process improvement. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, developing team capabilities, and leading optimization projects. Comprehensive benefits start on the date of hire, including paid time off, insurance, and a 401k plan. Join a dedicated team at a facility known for producing high-quality liquid packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing process improvement roles.
• Strong ability to learn and apply safe and efficient operating practices.
• High level of safety awareness and willingness to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quarterly machine outages and lead optimization projects.
• Audit and maintain effective Energy Control Procedures for assigned areas.
• Develop capabilities to achieve business results related to safety, reliability, cost, and quality.

Skills

Manufacturing process improvement

Leadership and coaching

Problem-solving skills

Safety awareness

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

• Coordinate quarterly machine outages and lead machine- and area-optimization projects.
• Audit, develop, and maintain effective Energy Control Procedures (ECPs) for assigned areas.
• Develop operating team capability to achieve business results related to safety, reliability, cost, and quality while meeting customer requirements.
• Provide team and individual feedback, coaching, and corrective discipline as appropriate.
• Assess skill gaps and coordinate development and training plans.
• Support and facilitate team meetings, safety meetings, and continuous improvement discussions.
• Ensure team members understand and meet internal and external customer expectations.
• Facilitate resolution of team member conflicts and promote positive working relationships.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safe work practices and procedures.
• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities within the Fiberline.
• Jointly prioritize maintenance work with shift maintenance personnel.
• Communicate core process and operator needs to management and support functions.
• Drive the creation, implementation, and sustainability of the department training process.
• Perform gap analyses of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and troubleshooting guides (TCCs) and lead efforts to close identified gaps.
• Assist operators with troubleshooting upset or abnormal operating conditions.
• Perform administrative duties, including filling on-shift vacancies and maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Provide operational relief coverage as needed.
• Work a primarily day-shift schedule with some rotating shift requirements.

Experience and Competencies Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of work and leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing process improvement roles.
• Strong ability to learn and apply safe and efficient operating practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, interpersonal, and team-based problem-solving skills.
• High level of safety awareness and willingness to work rotating shifts as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

About Nippon Dynawave Packaging – Longview, WA

The Longview Liquid Packaging facility produces bleached paperboard used to manufacture cartons and cups for liquid products such as milk, juice, coffee, and sake. The facility employs approximately 500 people and produces 260,000 metric tons of paperboard annually—equivalent to roughly 6 billion one‑liter milk cartons.

Originally launched by Weyerhaeuser in 1953, the Longview Liquid Packaging business entered a new chapter on September 1, 2016, following its acquisition by Nippon Paper Industries (NPI). Operating today as Nippon Dynawave Packaging, the facility benefits from NPI’s deep experience and long‑standing commitment to the liquid packaging market, strengthening the site’s long‑term success.

Comprehensive benefits start on date of hire and include:

Paid Time-off, including vacation, eight paid holidays and additional four floating holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance, and other optional voluntary benefits

Enhanced 401k with generous match and additional company contribution

Employee Assistance Program

On-site Fitness Center

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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