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.   #LI-HS1