Process Technician

Novolex; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Conyers, GA, to provide engineering support for foam extrusion and thermoforming processes. The role involves leading process improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and utilizing lean methodologies. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience and is results-oriented with strong analytical skills. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plant experience in technical and management roles with a focus on safety.
• Hands-on knowledge of foam extrusion and thermoforming at a large scale.

Responsibilities

• Support Conyers manufacturing processes and drive process improvements.
• Lead initiatives for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals.
• Utilize operational data for informed decision-making.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Continuous process improvement

AutoCAD proficiency

Analytical skills using Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Engineering support for the Conyers manufacturing processes.
• Establishes, coordinates, and directs extrusion and thermoforming process improvement initiatives.
• Provides technical operations support for extrusion and thermoforming manufacturing problems and develops and leads process‑improvement initiatives to address specific issues as they arise.
• Develops OEE and quality improvement plans with the plant leadership team to meet Pactiv targets.
• Assists in the management of the capital budget and development of the technical talent in the group.
• Responsible for CAR development and follow‑up through the submission/approval process and coordination of capital activities.
• Provides leadership in the pursuit of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity goals (SQDCP).
• Coordinates with changeover teams.
• Leads the team for completion of safety awareness topics and works to reduce triggers for unsafe behaviors; corrects safety‑related issues and leads investigations on safety‑related topics.
• Utilizes Plan, Do, Check and Adjust methodology for managing daily improvement (MDI).
• Capable of recognizing opportunities for improvement and generating a list of ideas for annual plant operational improvement.
• Utilizes lean methods (Kaizen) for process improvements and utilizes daily coaching for sustainment.
• Utilizes operational data to make informed decisions daily.
• Ensures layered audits are completed as scheduled and implements countermeasures to safeguard goal attainment.
• Uses metrics for accountability to mark improvement or need for improvement.
• Provides engineering support and resources to sustain plant production, including assisting with plant facilities and production equipment maintenance.

Skills and Competencies

• Lean methodologies or continuous process improvement required.
• Must be results oriented with a high energy level for process and performance improvement; impatient with the status quo in the facility and willing to invest the time and effort necessary to facilitate changes.
• Demonstrated collaborative ability in dynamic organizational environments.
• AutoCAD proficiency is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills using standard software packages such as Excel and maintenance work order systems to identify opportunities and validate holding improvement gains.

Qualifications

Technical experience to include process support and working/hands‑on knowledge of foam extrusion and thermoforming on a large scale.

5+ years of plant experience in technical and management roles - well versed in all facets of plant operations and maintenance with a strong emphasis on safety.

Company Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being as an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well‑being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well‑being programs may vary depending on where you work.

EEO Statement

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact [e-mail].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen