Process Engineer
Novolex, Plattsburgh, NY, United States
Overview
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.
Our Sustainability Commitment
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.
Job purpose
The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and improving the manufacturing processes surrounding the production of pulp and paper products and providing leadership for associates assigned to support quality and process monitoring.
Duties and responsibilities
Works with management, technicians and operators to continually improve manufacturing processes (decrease cycle times/optimize production, maximize throughput rate, increase product quality, and minimize scrap) and troubleshoot processing problems.
Creates and maintains accurate engineering/process documentation such as molding specifications, Process Flow diagrams, PFMEAs, etc.
Establishes set-up and processing parameters based on material, machine capabilities.
Develops molding procedures to ensure consistent processing of product on all shifts.
Monitors and reviews daily production efficiencies with Production Manager on machine/process to ensure consistent processing.
Performs specified design of experiments and establishes capability studies.
Participates in documenting capital equipment justification.
Oversees the lab and process technicians, testing results, procedures, and overall quality program.
Monitors and coordinates responses to quality concerns from internal and external sources.
Manages and coordinates the NSF audit and GMP standards for the plant.
Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
Maintains excellent safety and attendance records.
Supports the Quality Leadership for NSF Food Safety and HACCP Programs.
Supports internal performance management system/opx 360 requirements for 2.0 Quality and 5.0 Continuous Improvement.
Work as a Business Partner with the Unit Manager in Operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Compensation and legal notices
For individuals hired to work in New York, Pactiv Evergreen is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range is specific to New York and takes into account factors including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is Minimum: $89,600/yr – Maximum $139,300/yr.
What You\'ll Get From Us
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to local communities is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations promoting sustainability or addressing food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility-level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer opportunities for advancement, including skills development and advanced education programs, training curricula, Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, genetics, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Any individual who needs an accommodation in connection with the application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.
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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.
Our Sustainability Commitment
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.
Job purpose
The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and improving the manufacturing processes surrounding the production of pulp and paper products and providing leadership for associates assigned to support quality and process monitoring.
Duties and responsibilities
Works with management, technicians and operators to continually improve manufacturing processes (decrease cycle times/optimize production, maximize throughput rate, increase product quality, and minimize scrap) and troubleshoot processing problems.
Creates and maintains accurate engineering/process documentation such as molding specifications, Process Flow diagrams, PFMEAs, etc.
Establishes set-up and processing parameters based on material, machine capabilities.
Develops molding procedures to ensure consistent processing of product on all shifts.
Monitors and reviews daily production efficiencies with Production Manager on machine/process to ensure consistent processing.
Performs specified design of experiments and establishes capability studies.
Participates in documenting capital equipment justification.
Oversees the lab and process technicians, testing results, procedures, and overall quality program.
Monitors and coordinates responses to quality concerns from internal and external sources.
Manages and coordinates the NSF audit and GMP standards for the plant.
Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
Maintains excellent safety and attendance records.
Supports the Quality Leadership for NSF Food Safety and HACCP Programs.
Supports internal performance management system/opx 360 requirements for 2.0 Quality and 5.0 Continuous Improvement.
Work as a Business Partner with the Unit Manager in Operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Compensation and legal notices
For individuals hired to work in New York, Pactiv Evergreen is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range is specific to New York and takes into account factors including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is Minimum: $89,600/yr – Maximum $139,300/yr.
What You\'ll Get From Us
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to local communities is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations promoting sustainability or addressing food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility-level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer opportunities for advancement, including skills development and advanced education programs, training curricula, Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, genetics, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Any individual who needs an accommodation in connection with the application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.
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