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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.

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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 Safety Program completely.
• Must be fully involved in the safety culture and help drive the team towards an incident free workplace.
• Train production employees in analytical problem solving and decision making techniques
• Contributes in annual budget preparation. Controls expenditures in accordance with budget.
• Maintain close connection and contact with other departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in paper manufacturing, industrial or process engineering.
• Pulp and Paper degree and/or background is a plus.

Required Experience

• Leadership experience managing salaried and hourly production teams in a paper mill is required
• Technical experience in a paper mill is required
• Excellent team leadership abilities and interpersonal skills
• Experience on a pressure former cylinder machine is a plus
• Process improvement knowledge in a manufacturing environment such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc., to drive operational excellence system is a plus.
• Statistical Process Control knowledge is a plus
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and meet stated objectives needed.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office a must.
• Proficiency in data analysis a must.
• Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively both written and verbal.
• Must be able to practice time management skills.
• Ability to adhere to healthy safety practices.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the pulp and paper mill plant operations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong ability in problem-solving and multi-tasking.
• Computer skills. Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office a must.
• Solid interpersonal skills.
• Organization skills.

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