Senior Process Engineer

WestRock Company; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Process Engineer to join the Operations Excellence team at our Illinois site. You will lead process-improvement projects, troubleshoot production issues, and report on performance metrics to drive safety, quality, and cost reductions.

The role requires data analysis, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, with travel 5–20% as needed. Strong communication and independent work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and interpret data.
• Attain certification in Lean Six Sigma improvement methodology within two years.
• Lead broad and complex project teams and initiatives.
• Ability to act as a change agent achieving results with urgency.
• Able to effectively organize multiple projects and actions items simultaneously.
• Able to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint, use of WestRock software systems).
• Ability to work on various other tasks/projects as required to support the success of the business.
• Travel Requirement Estimate: 5 to 20% (As needed)

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead process improvement project teams.
• Provide technical troubleshooting to solve process and product problems.
• Perform periodic reporting and deliver presentations of key project updates, performance metrics, action items and results.
• Key results of position: Completed projects that measurably improve safety, quality, productivity and cost metrics.
• Serve as a facility-wide technical resource to provide general technical support to all departments.
• Assist in capital project justifications and installs as applicable.
• Create new process procedures and deliver related training as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Project leadership

Change agent

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

WestRock software

Job description

Process Engineer

The Opportunity:

The Process Engineer will work within the structure of the Operations Excellence team to lead and participate in production and process improvement activities throughout the manufacturing site. This rewarding position will involve interacting with suppliers, employees, manufacturing processes, products, and customers. The Process Engineer will make tangible improvements in the areas of safety, quality, cost, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead process improvement project teams


• Provide technical troubleshooting to solve process and product problems


• Perform periodic reporting and deliver presentations of key project updates, performance metrics, action items and results


• Key results of position:Completed projects that measurably improve safety, quality, productivity and cost metrics


• Serve as a facility-wide technical resource to provide general technical support to all departments


• Assist in capital project justifications and installs as applicable


• Create new process procedures and deliver related training as needed

Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering


• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and interpret data


• Attain certification in Lean Six Sigma improvement methodology within two years


• Lead broad and complex project teams and initiatives


• Ability to act as a change agent achieving results with urgency


• Able to effectively organize multiple projects and actions items simultaneously


• Able to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision


• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills


• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint, use of WestRock software systems)


• Ability to work on various other tasks/projects as required to support the success of the business


• Ability to work nights and weekends occasionally as needed to support the operation


• Travel Requirement Estimate: 5 to 20% (As needed)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Work in an air-conditioned office environment daily


• Travel across the manufacturing floor daily to interact with employees and the process