Area Manufacturing Manager - Electrical Job at Packaging Corporation of America, Lake Forest, IL

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  • Packaging Corporation of America
  • Lake Forest, IL

Job Description

Job Description

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

The Area Manufacturing Manager provides high level manufacturing expertise in the application of best available technology and practices across all eight mills. The Area Manufacturing Manager works with mill manufacturing and corporate resources and facilitate the exchange of best practices between mills.

PCA is the third largest manufacturer of containerboard and corrugates packaging in 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. In 2023, our 7 containerboard plants (“Mills”) produced nearly 4.5 million tons of containerboard, and the International Falls mill produced 0.47 million tons of white paper generating nearly netting $8.0 billion in total sales. The Area Manufacturing Manager is responsible for improving mill performance by introducing and implementing best practices and latest technology.

Relocation is NOT required.  

 

Responsibilities: 

 

  • Provide technical support to the business and manufacturing operations.
  • Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
  • Provide project management support across the business when and where needed as projects arise.
  • Provide installation and construction management for projects as needed.
  • Provide technical training to plant personnel on newly installed technologies.
  • Involved in developing business and/or plant capital plans.
  • Develop plans, specifications and reports.
  • Make actionable recommendations based on sound engineering judgment.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
  • 10+ years as Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Field Tech Support
    • Paper Mill or Box Plant Experience a plus
    • Converting Machine Controls a plus
    • PLC Installation Project Knowledge a plus
  • Ability to travel 80% of the time and can reside anywhere in lower 48 states with good access to reliable air transportation.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade others.
  • Excellent organization and planning skills are a requirement.
  • Ability to work well with consulting engineers, local electricity providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NPFA-70E, and Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Variable Frequency Drives: AC Drives; DC drives; Servo drives (ABB/Rockwell/Siemens)
  • Process Controls: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, PLC5 families; Siemens PLC
  • PLC Controls Design – Hardware and Software
  • Operator Interface: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, PanelView
  • Project Management Skills
  • New Installations and Rebuild Projects Supporting PLC and Drive Installations
  • AC/DC Motors and Drives- Troubleshooting, Maintenance Start-up
  • Servos and Servo Motors- Troubleshooting, Maintenance Start-up
  • Excellent Communications Skills

 

#coporateengineering  

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

 

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Job Tags

Local area, Relocation,

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