About This Role
This Process Technician position is a key technical leadership role focused on troubleshooting manufacturing process issues, identifying root causes, and optimizing operations. The role is responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and reliability. It is ideal for individuals who enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and working cross-functionally to deliver measurable business results.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve process, quality, and production issues
- Identify root causes using structured problem-solving methodologies
- Analyze process and production data to improve performance
- Optimize process parameters to increase efficiency and consistency
- Lead continuous improvement (CI) projects that reduce waste and improve results
- Partner with production, maintenance, and quality teams to implement solutions
- Improve safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and manufacturing performance
- Train and coach operators on process improvements and best practices
- Adhere strictly to safety standards and accurate documentation
- Actively participate in safety initiatives and investigations
- Foster a safe, continuous improvement culture
- Implement sustainable solutions
- Support plant-wide operational excellence initiatives
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of Process Technician experience supporting manufacturing operations through process troubleshooting, performance optimization, and continuous improvement
- Proven ability to analyze process data, identify root causes, implement sustainable corrective actions, and lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and overall operational excellence
- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, operating parameters, materials, equipment, controls, and manufacturing systems
- Experience developing, improving, and standardizing operating procedures (SOPs), process controls, and best practices to support consistent operational performance
- Ability to train, coach, influence, and collaborate effectively with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams
- Effective communication and technical leadership skills, with the ability to drive operational improvements and achieve results without direct supervision
- High School Diploma or GED
Nice to have:
- Experience in related extrusion manufacturing, plastics, film, sheet, or foam
- Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement experience
- Technical degree, certification, or equivalent manufacturing experience
Benefits
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus ($500 paid after 90 days of employment, $500 paid after 180 days of employment)
- Benefits eligible on first day of employment
- Quarterly VIP Bonus Program
- Multiple comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plan options
- Healthy Living Incentives and Rewards Programs
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match up to 6%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Weekly Pay
Important Details
- Shift: 8 hours, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Overtime as needed
- Span of Control: No direct reports
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Work in hot/cold manufacturing environment
- Ability to work overtime or adjust schedule as necessary for observation and communication with other shifts
