Process Improvement Engineer

Magnera Corporation • Old Hickory, TN

18h

About The Position

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 is a leadership development opportunity, with an initial target of 2–3 years supporting key projects and initiatives and a path to increased responsibilities or position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in process mapping, root cause analysis, SPC, and data analytics.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• 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.
• Able to meet an up to 50% travel requirement.
• Black Belt certification is a plus and is expected to be achieved in the role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonwovens, paper, or film manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, AI-enabled analytics, and/or digital tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational and production data to identify waste, variation, and bottlenecks.
• Lead Kaizen events, DMAIC projects, and structured problem-solving activities.
• Develop current- and future-state process maps and implement improvement plans.
• Apply Lean tools, including 5S, standard work, visual management, and daily management systems.
• Develop SOPs and standardized processes to improve performance and consistency.
• Monitor 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.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of the Magnera Operating System (MOS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level