Area Manager; Escanaba, MI

Overview

Purpose:

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Billerud’s mission to lead the way when it comes to challenging conventional packaging and business? Our decisions are guided by the promise of creating a better tomorrow. Building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging is the natural choice not only requires experience and expertise, but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance.

This is a journey that we are making together with our talented staff and our customers.

To plan, direct and maintain efficient manufacturing operations for the No. 1 Paper Machine Line, meeting production and quality requirements.

• Safety
  Safety and environmental responsibilities:
  Makes safety and environmental a priority by communicating, participating, and supporting EH&S efforts, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met.

• Operations
  Establishes and executes short- and long-range objectives in the efficient production of paper from the receipt and storage of raw materials through stock preparation, paper machine production, conversion and finishing operation.
• Delegate supervisory responsibility for personnel and equipment to the System Area Coordinator Managers.
• Participates in scheduling the machines and coordinating these and other operations.
• Reviews quality standards established by Quality Control, Technical Service, and Sales. Recommends revisions.
• Assures adequate production standards and report of production data.
• Coordinates repairs and maintenance. Establishes priorities for repair work and schedules shutdowns to optimize maintenance repairs.
• Participates in Capital Projects planning and budgeting.
• Communicates status and trends of production activities to other division management.
• Ensures the practice of safety among all subordinates through constant training, formal and informal.
• Performs line functions in labor-management relations according to the labor agreement, receiving guidance and assistance from the Human Resources Department.
• Keeps abreast of new technology in the competitive environment.
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned by the Paper Business Unit Manager.
• Leads continuous improvement activities for the area.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, pulp and paper science or a related field OR 4 years equivalent training and/or experience.

Travel:
Negotiable

• Ability to make high-risk decisions under pressure is required (for situations such as production stoppages, or work affecting safety of personnel or equipment).
• Excellent leadership, management, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, written, and verbal.
• Ability to direct employees to meet stated objectives.

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

• Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
• Development and career opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and certificate courses offered through partner schools.
• Performance-based bonus
• You can choose among three medical plans designed to help you and your family stay healthy (with virtual care options!).
• Generous 401K match including discretionary annual contribution
• HSA Contribution match with additional contribution for annual preventive exam
• Dental & Vision coverage
• Company paid Disability Coverage
• Wellness rewards program
• Prescription Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment testing, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing

Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.