Production Manager

Pratt Industries•Valparaiso, IN

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager provides leadership and guidance with the ability to influence positive change throughout all departments within the facility. This position will lead safety, quality, waste, productivity, R&M, shipping/warehousing and staff development. The Production Manager must be able to manage different levels of experience and provide recommendations for improvement. Additionally, must be able to analyze data to determine root causes of efficiency deficits and drive improvements to achieve the best possible outcome for Pratt Paper (IN), LLC.

Requirements

Four (4) year Bachelor of Science in Pulp and Paper Science, Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, related field or real world experience equivalent to the above-mentioned educational background.
Five (5) or more years of manufacturing experience in paper mills required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, regulations, and codes.
Ability to write business reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, customers, employees, and external regulatory officials.
Ability to understand and use simple conversions and algebraic formulas, calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume and net present volume.
Able to apply concepts of algebra and geometry along with basic math (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing).
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and chemical systems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Technically proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Proficiency in gathering information to perform root cause analysis and problem solving
Advanced knowledge and experience in paper making, process engineering and plant operations.
To also include: Raw Materials, Stock Preparation equipment and water systems, Approach Flow and water systems, Vacuum Systems, Fourdrinier table management, pressing equipment including size press
Employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently.
Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener.
Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control.
Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.
Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative of the company.
Ability to influence others.
Excellent decision-making and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on multiple paper machines
Experience working with multiple stock preparation systems
Experience working in a pulp mill
Experience working in old paper mills (pre-1990’s equipment)
Experience working in new paper mills (2000- present equipment)
Experience with multiple paper machine start-ups
Experience with project/machine design for start-ups and upgrades
Experience with high mixed waste recycle

Responsibilities

Maintain top level safety and housekeeping in the plant.
Process & production optimization
Energy use reduction projects
Monthly and annual shut preparations
Efficiently reducing downtime/ Efficiently increasing machine uptime
Increasing daily tonnage produced
Mill operational cost control/ Specialty chemical cost controls
Make recommendations and assist in capital planning and budget development
adherence and analysis
Interfacing with non-exempt team members to transfer knowledge, skills, & expertise
Oversee the operation of entire production facility as well as maintain quality, efficiencies and production levels to high industry standards to facilitate making profits.
Evaluate new trends (production methods and machinery, personnel development, safety programs, etc.) within the manufacturing industry.

Benefits

Lucrative Incentive Plan: Earn up to 100% of one month's base salary every quarter through our mill incentive program!
Paid Holidays & Vacation
Company Provided Uniforms
Annual Safety Allowances for Boots ($300) & Glasses ($250)
Earn up to $1200 for you HSA annually
Reimbursement of $500 per year towards gym memberships or other qualifying expenses
Medical (HSA Plan), Dental, and Vision Plans
401K Plan with Company Match
100% Tuition Reimbursement to fuel your continued education
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Child Bearing/Parental Leave
Supplemental Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance plans
Short Term & Long Term Disability Plans
Legal and Travel Assistance Plans
EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans
Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development with practical application training that may include travel to other Pratt Paper Mills and ongoing educational certificate programs.