Job Description

Paper Mill Operation Manager

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.

PCA is the third largest manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the United States. PCA is an ideas and solutions company. We are a leader in helping our customer package, transport, and display products of all kinds. PCA embodies a culture of continuous improvement and, as such, is dedicated to delivering a high quality and sustainable product via innovative energy management and responsible design. PCA has 8 mills. In 2022, our mills in the Packaging segment produced 4.6 million tons of containerboard. PCA Mills manufacture containerboard consisting of a variety of performance and specialty grades for a total of annual capacity of 5 million tons.

General Summary

Assist in leading the operation of the paper mill in achieving objectives in safety, production and efficiency, while ensuring that quality containerboard is manufactured and shipped at minimum cost.

Prerequisites

Education: Bachelor's of Science in Paper Science & Engineering or Engineering Related Field or Experience in Paper Industry as detailed below.

Work Experience: Two to five years paper industry experience with a supervisory background and a general knowledge of paper operations.

Skills: Must understand interrelationships of process flows, mechanical operations of equipment, and be able to work effectively with management and hourly personnel across the mill.

Training: Continuing education in paper operations, leadership skills & technology development.

Essential Functions

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to...

1. Ensure establishment and adherence to good environmental health and safety practices, policies and accident prevention programs. Direct efforts to comply with Corporate, State and Federal Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health standards.
2. Maintains compliance with ISO Quality System responsibilities.
3. Organize scheduled machine shutdowns and assist in planned maintenance to optimize effectiveness.
4. Assist in Coordinating operation of paper mill processes, powerhouse, and maintenance to ensure maximum efficiency.
5. Manage paper machine clothing needs.
6. Review, analyze and evaluate production, maintenance and technical data. Make and/or recommend process changes.
7. Prepare purchase requisitions & work orders & assist in capital project planning and execution.
8. Manage unscheduled machine downtime and rejects to ensure corrective/preventive action is taken to improve efficiency.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $106,400 to $159,600.
• 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.
• The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's 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.

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