Production Manager - Pulp & Paper Mill

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
032991 Production Manager - Pulp & Paper Mill (Open)

Job Description:

Role Overview: We are seeking a Paper Mill Production Manager to manage and lead the activities of teams associated with manufacturing, engineering, and production in a one of our larger mills.

Overseeing Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Production Operations, Manufacturing Repair & Maintenance Operations, Manufacturing Production Planning & Control, Quality, Shipping, and Environmental Health & Safety.

Relocation Assistance will be considered.

Key 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 Sa...