Thermoforming Process Technician Jobs in Decatur, GA

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Engineering support for the Conyers manufacturing processes.

Establishes, coordinates, and directs extrusion and thermoforming process improvement initiatives.

Provides technical operations support for extrusion and thermoforming manufacturing problems. Develops and leads process-improvement initiatives to address specific issues as they arise.

Develops OEE and quality improvement plans with the plant leadership team to meet Pactiv targets.

Assists in the management of the capital budget and development of the technical talent in the group.

Responsible for CAR development and follow-up through the submission/approval process and coordination of capital activities.

Provides leadership in the pursuit of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity goals (SQDCP).

Coordinates with changeover teams

Leads the team for completion of safety awareness topics and works for the reduction of triggers for unsafe behaviors. Corrects safety related issues and leads investigations on safety related topics.

Utilizes Plan, Do, Check and Adjust methodology for managing daily improvement (MDI).

Capable of recognizing opportunities for improvement and generating a list of ideas for annual plant operational improvement.

Utilizes lean methods (Kaizen) for process improvements and utilizes daily coaching for sustainment.

Utilizes operational data to make informed decisions daily.

Ensures layered audits are completed as scheduled and implements countermeasures to safeguard goal attainment.

Uses metrics for accountability to mark improvement or need for improvement.

Provides engineering support and resources to sustain plant production including assisting with plant facilities and production equipment maintenance.

Skills and Competencies

Lean methodologies or continuous process improvement required.

Must be results oriented with a high energy level for process and performance improvement; impatient with the status quo in the facility and willing to invest the time and effort necessary to facilitate changes.

Demonstrated collaborative ability in dynamic organizational environments.

Autocad proficiency is a plus.

Strong analytical skills using standard software packages such as Excel and maintenance work order systems to identify opportunities and validate holding improvement gains.

Qualifications

Technical experience to include process support and working/hands-on knowledge of foam extrusion and thermoforming on a large scale

5+ years of plant experience in technical and management roles - well versed in all facets of plant operations and maintenance with a strong emphasis on safety

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With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen