Paper Mill Production Leader — Safety, Lean & Growth

Ahlstrom; Rhinelander (WI); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 145 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Ahlstrom is seeking a Production Manager for our paper mill in Wisconsin. You will lead the R9 paper machine operations, supervise shift managers, engineers, and hourly crews in a union setting, and drive safe, efficient production aligned with quality and financial goals.

You will champion continuous improvement, manage budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet customer commitments while upholding our safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive paper/manufacturing experience.
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and KPIs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn ERP/process-monitoring systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead safety-first culture across all operations.
• Manage R9 paper machine and production processes from stock prep to slitting.
• Drive continuous improvement via Lean/Six Sigma and data-driven decisions.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and capital plans.
• Coach and develop shift managers, engineers, and crews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, quality, environmental, and hygiene standards.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

People development

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Paper Science

Ferramentas

ERP systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Ahlstrom is seeking a Production Manager for our paper mill in Wisconsin. You will lead the R9 paper machine operations, supervise shift managers, engineers, and hourly crews in a union setting, and drive safe, efficient production aligned with quality and financial goals.

You will champion continuous improvement, manage budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet customer commitments while upholding our safety, environmental, and operational standards.