Magnera Corporation · 1 day ago
Quality and Process Engineering Manager
US-VA-Waynesboro
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expMagnera Corporation is dedicated to creating new possibilities through innovative material solutions. The Quality and Process Engineering Manager oversees the Quality Assurance and Process Engineering departments, ensuring all products and processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Ensure strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures. Lead 5S initiatives within the department and promote active participation across all direct reports
Maintain compliance with GMP requirements and uphold high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the facility
Oversee site pest control programs and ensure timely reporting and corrective actions
Maintain and improve processes aligned with ISO, EDANA, and internal quality requirements
Lead the coordination, implementation, and ongoing compliance of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with Magnera’s global QMS and ISO 9001 standards
Oversee QA laboratory operations, ensuring accurate testing, timely product release, and reliable analytical performance
Provide coaching, direction, and training to QA and Process Engineering teams, fostering a safe, high‑performance work environment
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and technical excellence
Apply process control methodologies (Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, etc.) to improve process capability and resolve complex issues
Lead investigations for non‑conformities using structured RCA tools and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions
Manage on‑hold materials, ensuring proper disposition, traceability, and documentation
Conduct technical visits and customer meetings to align expectations, address concerns, and resolve quality issues
Partner with Process Engineers to investigate and resolve manufacturing or quality challenges, optimize processes, and support new product commercialization
Collaborate closely with Customers, Marketing, Development, Production, and Regional QA teams to ensure strategic alignment and process standardization
Engage with suppliers to maintain consistent quality of raw materials, additives, and pigments
Develop and maintain systems for performance measurement, failure cost tracking, process capability, and quality standards using statistical tools such as Pareto charts, flowcharts, and FMEA
Establish and manage internal audit programs to ensure compliance with specifications and standards; develop and implement corrective action plans
Lead weekly Quality Windows reviews and bi‑monthly GEMBA KPI reviews with QA and Process Engineering teams
Stay current with industry trends to drive improvements in product quality, consistency, efficiency, and cost
Define process specifications including machine settings, operating conditions, tolerances, and packaging requirements based on customer needs
Support the development of capital expenditure proposals aimed at improving operations, enhancing quality, or enabling new technologies
Serve as a technical resource on plant processes, control systems, and raw materials; support DMAIC‑based process improvements
Contribute to the successful implementation of facility expansion and upgrade projects
Ensure plans and actions are in place to meet all key performance indicators (KPIs)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in plastics, paper, or related manufacturing industries
Strong leadership and team‑building capabilities
Deep expertise in process engineering and quality systems
Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma background strongly preferred
Company
Magnera Corporation
Magnera Corporation (NYSE: MAGN) serves 1,000+ customers worldwide, offering a wide range of material solutions, including components for absorbent hygiene products, protective apparel, wipes, specialty building and construction products, and products serving the food and beverage industry.
5001-10000 employees
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