Process Engineer-Continuous Improvement

Overview

Title : Process Engineer-Continuous Improvement

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for recognizable brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative, and dedicated to giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible and offer competitive compensation and benefits. We are committed to workplace diversity.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible.

MISSION / SUMMARY :

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will facilitate continuous improvement efforts throughout the mill through the development and implementation of best practices to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction. This will be accomplished through the facilitation of structured problem-solving events using Six Sigma / Lean methodologies and principles (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), SMED, TPM, Kaizen). This entry-level position provides technical support and leadership within the department, with potential to advance toward supervisory roles.

Key responsibility of this role is to provide support for process improvement projects. These projects will involve chemicals, mechanical improvements, support for trials and investigations of new technologies. The Manufacturing Excellence Continuous Improvement Engineer will support the mill's KPI management system as required, including updating operator rounds, auditing operations for out-of-range process variables, and working with management and hourly employees to correct out-of-range KPIs.

Candidate profile : Self-starter, self-directed, able to take initiative, committed, able to influence others, quick learner, and capable of performing data analysis with path forward recommendations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Facilitate Continuous Improvement efforts through Six Sigma / Lean methodologies.
• Lead Kaizen events using Kepner-Trego / Problem Analysis / Potential Problem Analysis tools.
• Review daily production and quality data; analyze production and operation issues.
• Implement manufacturing processes, troubleshoot processes and equipment, collect and analyze data.
• Assist with managing trials and identifying process improvements.
• Analyze process trends to recommend corrective actions to reduce variability.
• Analyze weekly and monthly process trends.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the mill Annual Improvement Plan (AIP).
• Action-oriented, problem solving / technical skills, facilitating projects, drive for results, timely decision making, priority setting, strong communication skills, directing others.
• Proficiency with computer software (e.g., Excel, PARCview, MINITAB, Word, PowerPoint, SAP).

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE :

EEO Notice : Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate candidates based on qualifications and do not discriminate on race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. See the EEO poster for details.

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