What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Ahlstrom?
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?!?
We are seeking a Production Manager for our Paper Mill to join our Mosinee, WI team! As the Production Manager you will lead the safe and continuous operations for our M1 & M2 machines to ensure production meets all safety, health, hygiene, environmental, quality and efficiency standards.
Key Responsibilities
About Us.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people.
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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?!?
We are seeking a Production Manager for our Paper Mill to join our Mosinee, WI team! As the Production Manager you will lead the safe and continuous operations for our M1 & M2 machines to ensure production meets all safety, health, hygiene, environmental, quality and efficiency standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow up on all safety and property damage incidents reported on shift and document
- Perform safety audits as required
- Ensure a clean, neat, and organized workplace following all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and BRC Policies
- Perform BRC/GMP audits for team member compliance
- Follow up on corrective actions or training from internal or external quality losses with the crews
- Review cost of raw materials and try to minimize chemical costs and maximize broke if customer specifications are being met
- Follow up with each person training on your crews to ensure they have the necessary materials and are supported to be successful in their new role each time.
- Research, write and follow up on maintenance work requests.
- Machine Issues, Shift-hand Off and Crew/Personnel Concerns
- Understand all the tools to check operations, correct operator errors and check efficiencies (Proficy, PARCview, JDE, Reports Now, SharePoint, etc.)
- Participate in maintenance down days, Product Development trials, Kaizen events, Capital installation, etc.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 10 years' experience in Paper Machine Operations.
- Good written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills
- Knowledge of MS Office
- Proven leadership record of accomplishment of directing others.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and meet budget.
- Advocate and champion for Maintenance Best Practices (MBP)
- Strong troubleshooting skills and high mechanical aptitude
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple critical assignments simultaneously.
- Comfortable working in a union environment.
- The flexibility to work additional hours during the week, on weekends, or outside of regular office hours as needed.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
- Long-term disability, Critical Illness, & Accident insurance
- Competitive 401(K) plan - eligible to start day 1 of employment
- Location: 100 Main St, Mosinee, WI (On-Site)
- Schedule: Monday – Friday and must be available for on-call duties, including weekends, and flexible to work outside of regular hours when required.
About Us.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people.
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