Production Unit Leader, NEE

US641 Valmet, Inc.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company-funded pension

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Plant Manager for our Neenah, WI site to direct and execute the strategic plan across manufacturing operations. You will manage 80+ personnel and communicate production metrics to sustain schedules and service levels.

The role requires deep analytical and data management skills, effective English communication, and strong leadership to drive continuous improvement and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree with related experience; good English communication.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and data management abilities.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Best practices implemented through Lean Enterprise; 5S, TPM, SWI, PDCA, etc.
• Ensure manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed cost, quality and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with Customer Service/Sales for production scheduling and WIP reporting.
• Utilize ERP systems (LN, SAP, etc.) to manage operations.
• Define objectives and develop short and long-term plans with budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Data management

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

LN

Job description

Do you enjoy managing a winning team?

As Plant Manager of our Neenah, WI location you will be responsible for directing, planning, and execution of the company's strategic plan relating to all manufacturing operations. Managing internal projects and communicating production metrics and service impacts to maintain schedules. Experience managing 80+ personnel working in multiple trade areas. The candidate we are looking for must be individually motivated and results driven, problem solving, and deep analytical and data management skills will contribute to the success of the operation.

AtValmet, we are committed to taking safety forward in our place of work and as the Plant Manager you are responsible for oversight of the department safety policies and procedures in addition to continuous education of the most current applicable safety guidelines

Responsibilities

• Best practices implemented through Lean Enterprise; 5S, TPM, SWI, PDCA, etc.
• Ensure that, as the company grows, manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer requirements for cost, quality and responsiveness
• Working with Customer Service/Sales in production scheduling, estimating, work in process reporting and other manufacturing issues to meet customers’ expectations.
• Experience in ERP systems (LN, SAP, etc.)
• Defines and recommends objectives in each area of operations. Develops specific short and long-term plans and programs, together with supporting budget requests and financial estimates

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree from a college or university in a related field; oran Associate Degree from a two-year college; or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience. Effective written and oral communication skills in English along with presentation, negotiation and analytical skills.

WE OFFER

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers

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