As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport, and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers "Paper With Purpose" by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers today and tomorrow with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
People • Customers • Trust Area Manufacturing Manager - Maintenance & Reliability
The Area Manufacturing Manager (AMM) acts as a consultant to provide high-level manufacturing expertise in the application of best available technology and practices across all 10 PCA mills, with a focus on Maintenance & Reliability and Project Management. The AMM works with mill manufacturing and corporate resources to facilitate the exchange of best practices between mills.
Relocation not required - must be willing to travel 80%
Principle Accountabilities • Assist mills with projects by evaluating the design and implementation to meet best practices. • Assist mills with root cause failure analyses. • Assist mills with paper machine roll rebuilds to meet PCA best practices. • Facilitate the scoping design and implementation of power-recovery equipment repairs and upgrades to ensure safe and reliable operations. • Collaborate with other corporate disciplines to troubleshoot issues in the mills. • Troubleshoot operations manufacturing problems and work with mill personnel to implement solutions. • Enhance operating procedures and manufacturing practices. • Evaluate, justify, and implement technological innovations. • Facilitate the interchange of best practices between mills. • Work with the mills on major process enhancements and assist with the scoping justification and provide startup assistance during capital projects. • Provide manufacturing support for annual shutdown and major monthly shutdown. • Adhere to all PCA policies and standards with the goal of improving delivery of service to our customers. • Strives to continually strengthen PCAs business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectations for customers. • This includes supporting PCAs Commitment to Service, which involves doing whats right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.
Responsible for making recommendations on project improvements, personnel changes, engineering approaches, etc., and will have a significant impact on decisions made in these areas.
Interact with internal customers, which includes mill manufacturing personnel, corporate resources, and corrugated products, to ensure mill enhancements are focused on energy optimization, reliable operation, and minimizing environmental impact.
Position Requirements
A bachelors degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology is strongly preferred. Demonstrated working knowledge in pulp and paper mill operations and maintenance work systems. Ability to lead and work with all levels of the organization. Strong verbal and oral communication skills. Strong technical and manufacturing expertise in papermaking, preferably containerboard. Ability to lead and work with all levels of the organization. Strong verbal and oral communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and CAD required. Must be able to travel extensively (80%) and possess a valid U.S. drivers license.
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 are 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.
Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCAs good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
At PCA, we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.
So a partnership with PCA isn’t just about buying boxes. It’s about building a relationship with a knowledgeable, trusted, committed source; adding value to your business; and actively contributing to your success in the marketplace.
Whether you are looking for conventional shipping containers, custom-printed corrugated boxes, custom packaging or eye-catching retail visual displays, PCA is here to deliver the right packaging solution on time and on budget.
At PCA, our people are as sharp at posing questions as they are at providing answers. With good reason… We realize that the key to offering responsive customer service is never taking our customers for granted. That’s why at the same time you’re learning about our products and how we do business, we’re learning about yours.
So don’t be surprised if PCA people collaborate more than you’re used to, or engage you in conversations that go beyond flute profiles and stacking strength. For PCA people, it’s all about understanding customer service — doing our very best to give you the ideas and products that support your needs.