Area Manufacturing Manager

Position Overview

The Area Manufacturing Manager (AMM) position at Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is responsible for advising and mentoring in operations system development, training systems, technical staff development, and project coordination. This role involves working independently or facilitating engagement with appropriate resources to advance solutions and engage with all levels of the organization.

Principal 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.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard operations techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Work independently and act as subject matter expert, assisting with and identifying areas of improvement.
• 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.
• Involvement in developing business and/or plant capital plans.
• Develop plans, specifications and reports.
• Make actionable recommendations based on sound engineering judgment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of applicable experience working on paper machine/s or in technical leadership roles; experience working in a 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $129,500-$185,000.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.