Process Improvement Engineer

The Process Improvement Engineer/Specialist drives operational excellence by identifying and implementing opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cost, and service. Using Lean, Six Sigma, AI-enabled analytics, and data-driven problem solving, this role leads continuous improvement initiatives and supports deployment of the Magnera Operating System (MOS) across U.S. and Canadian operations. This role is a leadership development opportunity with a target of 2-3 years supporting key projects and initiatives with a path to increased responsibilities/position

About opportunities at Magnera

• Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real.
• For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive.
• Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations.
• By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices.
• With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational and production data to identify waste, variation, and bottlenecks.
• Kaizen events, DMAIC projects, and structured problem-solving activities.
• Develop current and future-state process maps and implement improvement plans.
• Lean tools including 5S, standard work, visual management, and daily management systems.
• Develop SOPs and standardized processes to improve performance and consistency.
• KPIs and validate improvements through data analysis and SPC.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to implement sustainable improvements.
• Support project pipeline development, project chartering, and benefit tracking.
• Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, standardization, and operational performance while advancing MOS deployment across Magnera.

Requirements

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of the Magnera Operating System (MOS) Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience; nonwovens, paper, or film manufacturing preferred.
• Experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred; Black Belt a plus and will be expected to achieve in role) Proficiency in process mapping, root cause analysis, SPC, and data analytics.

Strong project management, communication

• Up to 50% travel requirement COMPETENCIES: Continuous improvement mindset Data-driven decision maker
• Strong problem solver and change agent Results-oriented with the ability to collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization

Preferred

• Experience with Power BI, AI-enabled analytics, and/or digital tools preferred.