Manufacturing Process Optimization & SPC Manager

Novolex Corporate • Florence, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Novolex, a company focused on packaging innovation and sustainability across various markets, they are seeking a leader in continuous improvement and quality management. This role involves a dual mandate: to enhance immediate productivity and to build long-term quality capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing scalable processes, standard work, and documentation to ensure repeatable excellence in manufacturing. The position requires a systems thinker who can identify waste and translate process flow diagrams into significant plant performance improvements.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (Industrial preferred)
• 3–5 years running quality in a lean manufacturing environment with rapid CI delivery
• Strength in standard work creation and quality systems documentation/management
• Strong practitioner of Six Sigma methods
• Hands-on command of VSM, visual management, 5S, variation reduction kaizen, material pull, total production maintenance (TPM), and error proofing
• Expert-level SPC knowledge with supporting software experience
• A true “working manager” who partners with plant leadership and hourly teams
• Ability to “see the big picture” and act as a business partner
• Proficiency in: Continuous Improvement
• Proficiency in: 5 Why
• Proficiency in: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• Proficiency in: Kaizen
• Proficiency in: Electrical/Electronic Systems
• Proficiency in: Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Proficiency in: Six Sigma
• Proficiency in: Root Cause Analysis
• Proficiency in: Process Development

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of manufacturing while advancing multi-year quality plans
• Install quality procedures and governance across the production process
• Own technical readiness for proposals and execution, including: PFDs with plant pressure profiles and mechanical design pressure/temperature
• Own technical readiness for proposals and execution, including: Heat and material balances
• Own technical readiness for proposals and execution, including: P&IDs and process data sheets for major equipment
• Own technical readiness for proposals and execution, including: Technical review of vendor offers and vendor print reviews
• Own technical readiness for proposals and execution, including: Verification of process data completeness
• Own technical readiness for proposals and execution, including: Relief valve and header sizing confirmation
• Own technical readiness for proposals and execution, including: Defining process heat exchanger requirements with vendors
• Own technical readiness for proposals and execution, including: Safety reviews to protect people and performance
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support quality reporting and responses to customer complaints (CIR’s)
• Keep technical documentation organized and accessible
• Work with the Manager and GM of Production Equipment to ensure all RFQ elements are aligned prior to application activity
• Coordinate and expedite information flow between engineering and the Applications Engineer
• Track in-house proposal status
• Proactively prevent quality non-conformances across products, processes, and systems
• Produce CRM, Syteline, statistical, and ad hoc reports that inform decisions

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision (with Telehealth), plus programs supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being; offerings may vary by location
• Community Impact: We prioritize giving to organizations focused on sustainability and food/hunger relief and encourage facility-level community involvement
• Career Development: Advance via Novolex University—industry training, a Learning Management System, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing development pathways

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees