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Magnera

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Magnera

$85 - $115/hr

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive.

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Posting Title Process Improvement Engineer / Specialist

Magnera

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$85 - $115/hr

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Posted 4 days ago

Magnera rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview

OVERVIEW:

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

Responsibilities

JOB DUTIES & 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)
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience; nonwovens, paper, or film manufacturing preferred.
  • Experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred; Black Belt a plus and will be expected to achieve in role)
  • Proficiency in process mapping, root cause analysis, SPC, and data analytics.
  • Experience with Power BI, AI-enabled analytics, and/or digital tools preferred.
  • Strong project management, communication
  • Up to 50% travel requirement

COMPETENCIES:

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

Impact: Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, standardization, and operational performance while advancing MOS deployment across Magnera.

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