What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Novolex?
Why Choose Us?
Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic, and sustainable materials for food, retail, health and industrial markets.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars : our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form our foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
How You'll Perform the Role
The Process Engineer has the primary responsibility of developing data gathering techniques and leveraging data to implement process improvements or upgrades. This will involve trouble shooting, identifying process controls, implementing process improvements and training employees. The Process Engineer will be responsible for assisting in all continuous improvement transformations. This position will also act as a technical resource for all processing equipment. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager and will work with all departments, managers, and supervisors.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities :
- Keep a safety mindset, driving safety in all improvements, recommendations and operations.
- Performs all work in accordance with established OSHA, EPA and Novolex safety regulations
- Ident ifying and implementing process improvements by analyzing current operations.
- Utilizing methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma, to streamline production, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
- Root cause analysis, problem-solving, and project management to drive measurable results.
- Building and carrying out limited training of new hires as well as current employees.
- Maintaining any documentation necessary to perform role.
- Develop and drive Continuous Improvement culture throughout facility.
- Assist with equipment retrofits / upgrades.
- Gather data from production processes to identify trends, analyze root causes, and support decision-making Project support assistance.
- Facilitate change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes and practices.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area, both physically and digitally.
- Miscellaneous duties as directed by Manager.
What We Need From You
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) 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.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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