Process Optimization Lead

About the role

Join Our Team as a Process Optimization Lead at Malvern! Do you have experience in industrial settings and looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic 24/7 manufacturing environment? Malvern is seeking a passionate and experienced Process Optimization Lead who will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness. This role will work directly with production and maintenance teams to identify problems, improve workflows, and implement practical solutions on the manufacturing floor. This is a hands-on, plant-focused role that will report directly to the Production Manager and is based at our site in Malvern, AR.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistency across shifts and teams through clear process definitions and visual standards
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, waste, and variation
• Improve process flow, equipment utilization, and standard work practices
• Support process changes, trials, and equipment improvements
• Drive incident follow-up, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to reduce downtime and quality defects
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation, and esure processes are followed consistently across shifts and teams
• Monitor key production metrics to track performance and improvement results
• Work closely with Production Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, production supervisors, maintenance, and quality to drive improvements
• Support safety, housekeeping, and compliance expectations

Requirements

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
• Ability to analyze processes and identify