Operations Manager, Paper Mill

Ahlstrom-Munksjö

  • Kaukauna, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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?!?About the OpportunityReporting to the Plant Manager, the Operations Manager, Paper Mill will supervise paper manufacturing operations for the production of specialty industrial and food grade papers.The qualified individual will manage various aspects of safety, operations and organizational design in the production of industrial specialty papers. Responsibilities also include managing cost effectiveness of operations, improving equipment reliability, improving process and product consistency and support of internal and external business relations with key customers.Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities:
  • Must follow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position's areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
  • Manage multiple machines producing specialty grades of paper.
  • Manage an operating budget of $20MM, a salaried staff of up to 10 direct reports and up to 75 union personnel to deliver on EBITDA goals.
  • Champion the Continuous Improvement process utilizing key CI tools as well as other improvement tools, such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve product quality and operating processes.
  • Deliver the safe and efficient production of the highest quality product at the lowest cost through employee engagement and the development and implementation of systems, and training and development of all personnel.
Minimum Occupational Requirements:
  • A minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in paper manufacturing.
  • A minimum of 3 to 4 years as a Business Unit or Area Manager.
  • Managerial experience in Paper Manufacturing Operations.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and managing departmental budgets, positively managing and developing direct reports to build organizational strength and developing process capabilities to enhance system capacity to achieve product development success.
  • Demonstrated results in quality improvement, customer satisfaction and process capability in a dynamic environment.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.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. Learn more at .

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