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Packing Corp of America Area Manufacturing Manager - Drives and Drive Systems in Lake Forest, United States
Area Manufacturing Manager - Drives and Drive Systems
Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA ● Virtual
Req #21074
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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 to facilitate the exchange of best practices between mills.
**Relocation is not required but must have the ability to travel up to 80% to various PCA locations.
Principal Accountabilities:
Interface with Paper Mill personnel as required (24/7)
Remote Troubleshooting and Technical Phone Support as required
Attend Drive System design meetings as required
At Mill Sites
Via Teams/Skype/etc.
Factory Tests at Drive Vendor Facility
Review Design / Approve Electrical/Mechanical Drawings
Write “Scope of Work” Documents for Bid Process for Drive and Drive System Installations
Assist Mills with Project Implementation
Demo of Existing Equipment (if required)
Ability to Secure Removed Equipment for Other Facilities with the Same Style Equipment (obsolescence/spare parts)
New Equipment Specification
Installation Of New Equipment
Commissioning of New Equipment
Interface with Mills / Vendors to Define Project Scheduling Timelines
Support Mill Annual Outages
Best Practice Implementation for Reliability
Maintenance For Drive Equipment
Upgrades For Drive Equipment
Supervise Mill / Travel Group Personnel if Required
Support Mill Short Outages as needed in all 8 Mills
Interface with Mills related to Drive Equipment Corrective Actions
Defective Part(s) replacements
General OEM Recommended Parts Replacements
Firmware Upgrades
Spare Parts Inventories
Work with Mill Personnel installing “Mill Driven” Projects
Dimensioning / Specifying Drive Equipment
Assist During Short Mill Outages
Assist During Annual Outages
Assist During an Emergency Basis – Either at site or remotely
Qualifications:
Excellent Communication Skills
Ability to Work with Others
Ability to Meet Deadlines
Computer knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Excel, Power Point and Word
Understanding and Ability to Use Hand Tools and Electrical Metering Equipment Safely
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university
AC / DC Drive Theory
AC / DC Motor Theory
Ability to Read Electrical Schematics
AutoCAD Basic Knowledge
Basic Knowledge of Drive Systems and Drive Related Equipment
Basic Understanding of DrivenMechanicalEquipment a plus
Minimum experience of5 years in the Paper Industry or equivalent experience
Participation in Drive System Installations and/or Commissioning a plus
Rockwell PLC/CLX Knowledge a plus
Project Management Skills a definite plus
Ability to travel 80% of the time - Mostly weekly trips, some weekend layovers will be required
Possess a Valid Passport and State issued driver’s license
The Successful Candidate will possess the ability to live anywhere in Continental US within a reasonable commute to a Commercial Airport
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Allqualified 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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Other details
Pay Type Salary
Min Hiring Rate $130,000.00
Max Hiring Rate $180,000.00
Travel Required Yes
Travel % 80
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Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
Virtual