Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Position Overview The Process Engineer plays a key role in improving plant performance across safety, quality, reliability, cost, and overall operational excellence. In this role, you will partner with department leaders and cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, resolve operational challenges, and drive sustainable results through data-driven analysis. You will support standardization efforts, lead or contribute to improvement projects, and ensure compliance with all safety and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance Support — Work closely with supervisors and managers to strengthen safety practices, environmental compliance, product quality, and operational consistency across corrugator, converting, and maintenance areas.
• Data Analysis — Gather, interpret, and validate operational data through system reporting and on-floor observation to uncover performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership — Lead or support division-wide CI initiatives and new process development projects that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve reliability.
• Troubleshooting Support — Provide hands-on assistance to all departments to minimize downtime, resolve process issues, and optimize equipment performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration — Partner with teams across the plant to address safety, quality, productivity, and cultural concerns, gather feedback, and drive meaningful improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in the paper industry or process engineering preferred (Co-op and internship experience in the paper industry will be considered).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, consistent messaging across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• A collaborative team-oriented mindset with the ability to meet objectives and timelines.
• Flexibility to work varying hours as needed.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, safety-focused culture built on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k).

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin container board mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement.