Area Manufacturing Manager - Mill Operations

The Area Manufacturing Manager (AMM) will be engaged in a number of strategic and project initiatives related to mill operations areas. These areas primary involve paper machines and paper making equipment. The AMM will advise these areas in operations system development, training systems, technical staff development, and project coordination. The position will engage in best practice implementation and execution within these areas, be engaged with complex issues across department and functional teams. The AMM will work independently or facilitate engagement with appropriate resources to advance solutions and engage with all levels of the organization as needed.

Principle Accountabilities:

Provide technical support to the business and manufacturing operations supporting optimization &/or capital projects
Ability to troubleshoot issues and mentor others regarding paper machine operations and equipment including machine reliability, maintenance, outages, and project management
Ability to work independently and act as subject matter expert, assisting with and identifying areas of improvement
Evaluate, select, and apply standard operations techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications
Provide project management support across the business when and where needed as projects arise
Strong interpersonal and communication skills – ability to communicate effectively with all areas of the business including senior leaders, other business units, mill leadership, personnel, and operators
Provide technical training to plant personnel on newly installed technologies
Involved in developing business and/or plant capital plans
Develop plans, specifications and reports
Make actionable recommendations based on sound engineering judgment
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Position Requirements:

Experience: 5+ years of applicable experience working on the paper machine or technical leadership roles; experience in a the paper facility is a MUST
Knowledge of process operations systems, training systems, project management
Abilities/Skills: Leadership, Communication, Interactive, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking
Previous work experience as a member of a team, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members



All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

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