Packaging and Containers ManufacturingFull TimeMid-Senior Level
Waste Champion 1st shift
Deadline: 19 Oct 2026
Sandston, Virginia, United States
Overview
Position: Waste Champion
Shift: 1st
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full Time, Hourly
Perks Of Pratt
Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits
At 3 Months: 401k with partial match
At 6 Months: Paid vacation days
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
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Overview
Job Description
The waste champion is responsible for managing the full waste stream of material on a daily basis.
Primary Responsibilities
Daily waste entry
Lead process improvements using Lean methodologies
Promote and facilitate a culture of high engagement
Manage projects to critical timelines and cost in order to meet critical to corporate objectives
Identify gaps in waste reporting and collection processes and close the gaps
Perform Raw and WIP Cycle Counts
Count inventories, report needed adjustments, and determine why counts are off
Report waste data to plant management team
Work with quality and production leaders to review Root Cause Analysis of waste issues
Drive actionable items out of the team to the production floor
Develop process improvement plan to reduce waste stream
Follow all safety policies and procedures of the Company
Clerical duties as needed throughout the site, additional duties may be assigned by management
Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing environments (corrugated industry preferred)
Strong data analysis and reporting acumen
Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
The ability to lead and inspire change
ERP and waste tracking tool knowledge or Lean/Six Sigma Certification (preferred)
Education & Experience Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Related college degree and/or appropriate technical courses or Associate’s (A.A.) degree is preferred
Minimum 3 years’ experience in related field
Corrugated experience is preferred
Physical Demands
The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear
The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
The employee is occasionally required to sit
Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions