Process Optimization Lead
Arauco•Malvern, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
Malvern is seeking a passionate and experienced Process Optimization Lead who will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness. This role will work directly with production and maintenance teams to identify problems, improve workflows, and implement practical solutions on the manufacturing floor. This is a hands-on, plant-focused role that will report directly to the Production Manager and is based at our site in Malvern, AR.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
- Ability to analyze processes and identify improvement opportunities
- Practical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to communicate clearly with operators and leaders
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor, coach, and manage a team
- High comfort with data analysis and reporting
- Ability to drive change in a production environment
- Excellent attention to detail, and strong follow-up abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and effectively works with various computer programs
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or a related field
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with OSHA requirements, dust control, and chemical handling in a wood products facility preferred
- Experience with SAP preferred
Responsibilities
- Drive consistency across shifts and teams through clear process definitions and visual standards
- Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, waste, and variation
- Improve process flow, equipment utilization, and standard work practices
- Support process changes, trials, and equipment improvements
- Drive incident follow-up, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to reduce downtime and quality defects
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation, and ensure processes are followed consistently across shifts and teams
- Monitor key production metrics to track performance and improvement results
- Work closely with Production Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, production supervisors, maintenance, and quality to drive improvements
- Support safety, housekeeping, and compliance expectations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA options
- 401k with company match
- Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, PTO, and holidays
- Wellness Program, Gym Reimbursement, Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
