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). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

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 containerboard 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. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.

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