Process Improvement Engineer - Georgia-Pacific

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Process Improvement Engineer. In this role, you will have the opportunity to oversee the overall strategies and operations of our process improvement team, working closely with corporate resources to ensure alignment with mill priorities. If you have a passion for driving process optimization , manufacturing engineering, costing analysis, process safety, and a curiosity to understand manufacturing and business process' then we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania manufacturers medium density fiberboard (MDF), a popular substitute for hardboard in residential and industrial applications such as for drawer bottoms, cabinet backs, interior wall and ceiling panels, modular partitions, and door skins. To learn more about our MDF business segment and how MDF is made, click here: How MDF is Made

What You Will Do

• Develop, communicate, and execute strategies for the process improvement team to optimize operational efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead the mill in its process optimization efforts from Environmental Compliance to Production Gap Analysis to Manufacturing Cost Improvements.
• Collaborate with corporate technical resources to ensure alignment and assistance with process/ manufacturing engineering initiatives with mill priorities, goals, and objectives.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.
• Implement, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs, Anomaly) Leadership and manufacturing team.
• Develop and identify training for Process Safety, manufacturing reporting, performance gap investigation.
• Facilitate and lead cross -functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality assurance to identify and resolve process-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant process safety and environmental regulations including industry best practices, particularly concerning natural gas, PMDI, and other hazardous materials.
• Manage and oversee the financial aspects of manufacturing processes, including budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis.
• Track and report on the financial performance of production operations, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Develop and maintain production standards for reporting system (SQL, AOD).

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Emphasis on strong Leadership and Facilitation experience in a process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process optimization environment.
• Experience driving change, implementing process improvements, and achieving measurable results.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in a senior process/manufacturing engineer role within manufacturing industry.
• Proven Communication Capabilities.
• Experience with capital projects and process design.
• Knowledge of process improvement strategies and methodologies coupled with experience utilizing advanced statistical methods , such as MBM® Mental Models utilizing Six Sigma frameworks.
• Graduate degree in Business or Manufacturing Management.

• This position is based at the MDF mill in Kane, PA and involves working in both office and production environments.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.