Process Technician

• ◆Identify and work to resolve process and/or equipment issues
• ◆Deliver hands-on training, coaching employees on equipment operation and troubleshooting
• ◆Follow GMP in compliance with all food safety

• ✓Work with and collaborate with Plant Leadership to continuously improve area of focus
• ✓Fill in and provide support for team members as needed
• ✓Monitor and optimize machine performance, including productivity, uptime, waste, quality, and speeds
• ✓Analyze machine performance, downtime, waste, and quality data to identify trends and implement corrective actions
• ✓Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), startup procedures, quality standards, and best practices for all positions in area of focus
• ✓Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, preventative maintenance programs, and machine performance
• ✓Drive a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• ✓When necessary and/or at the direction of Plant Leadership, may be responsible for determining staffing and work assignments for shift team members and directing their work. May also be required to act as the area leader in the supervisor's absence
• ✓When necessary and/or at the direction of Plant Leadership, may be responsible for handling attendance, participating with discipline, and/or performance conversations with team members. May engage in holding team members accountable to performance concerns
• ✓Assist and perform other duties, tasks, and/or projects as assigned

Physical

• ✓This role will be both in an office but primarily in a manufacturing / production environment
• ✓This position will spend approximately 80% of the time in a production floor environment of a manufacturing plant. During time spent on the manufacturing plant floor, this position is subject to moderate noise levels, high and low temperatures and other standard elements of a manufacturing environment
• ✓Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time, potentially 12 hours or more
• ✓Ability to lift, push or carry up to 50lbs
• ✓Ability to work in typical factory environments (warm, cold, etc.)

• ✓Formal education and/or degree related to area of focus preferred, or significant prior experience related to area of focus required; Minimum 1-3 years preferred
• ✓Previous experience in a manufacturing environment required
• ✓Able to effectively communicate both upward and downward within the organization
• ✓Ability to effectively teach, coach, and train production personnel
• ✓Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment
• ✓Experience working within a team environment, and experience in motivating, and leading current and new employees

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

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.

Community Engagement

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.

Training and Development

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.