Production Manager, Utilities

Ahlstrom • Kaukauna, WI

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About The Position

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World . We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you , by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth. Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere! We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team , safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!? The Production Manager, Utilities has overall responsibility for the Water Treatment Plant, Effluent Treatment Plant, and Landfill. Additional key responsibilities include managing department safety, cost effectiveness of operations & maintenance, improving equipment reliability, improving processes and managing team efforts among the Utilities Department and other departments.

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) or a commensurate amount of practical experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a utilities (ETP/WTP/Landfill experience preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of preventive maintenance methodology
• Ability to work a rotating on-call schedule
• Possess or have the capability to acquire WDNR Solid Waste Facility Manager license and WDNR Wastewater Operator license

Nice To Haves

• Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma training preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operation and maintenance of all equipment and processes in area of responsibility.
• Maintain 100% environmental compliance by ensuring: All operators are properly trained. All equipment is properly maintained. All tests are being done correctly. Chemicals are ordered on time.
• Manage an operating budget to achieve identified goals and objectives.
• Oversight of capital projects for Water Treatment Plant, Effluent Treatment Plant, and Landfill.
• Ensure operations in area of responsibility are aligned with all other operating areas.
• Optimize operations, identify opportunities to reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency of operations.
• Ensure department personnel complete required drills for managing upset conditions or emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager