Greif · 1 day ago
Production Manager - Pulp & Paper Mill
Austell, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $186K/yr
5+ years expGreif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. They are seeking a Paper Mill Production Manager to manage and lead the activities of teams associated with manufacturing, engineering, and production in one of their larger mills.
IndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Needs to be highly motivated and energetic providing leadership, technical expertise and training to guide changes to plant process and procedures in order to reduce process variability, improve product performance in customer plants, reduce manufacturing costs and improve operating efficiency
Lead and direct a production team consisting of a Superintendent, Process Engineer, Engineering Co-ops, Shift Supervisors, Shipping, and three rotating shift production crews
Must work closely and effectively with the Maintenance Manager and Technical Manager to improve mill operations correcting operational issues including equipment runnability, training needs, and process standardization
Facilitate the continuous improvement process by which projects and activities are identified, defined, developed and prioritized. Responsibilities include facilitating meetings, evaluating recommendations, planning and facilitating the implementation of changes, tracking activities and reporting progress
Must be able to manage machine runnability on a daily basis with the assistance of direct reports and support staff
Identify opportunities to improve existing procedures and related tools to meet the requirements of an evolving workflow process
Responsible for prioritizing maintenance needs and direct resources accordingly on a daily basis
Participate in downtime maintenance and readiness planning and project management activities
Performs all required duties and tasks in accordance with Company accounting policies and financial control procedures
Support the Mill Safety Program completely
Must be fully involved in the safety culture and help drive the team towards an incident free workplace
Train production employees in analytical problem solving and decision making techniques
Contributes in annual budget preparation. Controls expenditures in accordance with budget
Maintain close connection and contact with other departments
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in paper manufacturing, industrial or process engineering
Leadership experience managing salaried and hourly production teams in a paper mill is required
Technical experience in a paper mill is required
Excellent team leadership abilities and interpersonal skills
Ability to efficiently multi-task and meet stated objectives needed
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office a must
Proficiency in data analysis a must
Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively both written and verbal
Must be able to practice time management skills
Ability to adhere to healthy safety practices
Knowledge of the pulp and paper mill plant operations
Demonstrated leadership skills
Strong ability in problem-solving and multi-tasking
Computer skills. Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office a must
Solid interpersonal skills
Organization skills
Preferred
Pulp and Paper degree and/or background is a plus
Experience on a pressure former cylinder machine is a plus
Process improvement knowledge in a manufacturing environment such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc., to drive operational excellence system is a plus
Statistical Process Control knowledge is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Paid time off
Other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one
Company
Greif
Greif is an industrial packaging products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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President & CEO
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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