Packaging Corporation of America

Area Manufacturing Manager - Power Systems

Packaging Corporation of America$129K — $185K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology from an accredited institution
  • 10+ years of experience as an Electrical Power Engineer, Project Engineer, or Field Tech Support
  • Knowledge of 13.8KV to 120VAC power distribution systems and installation
  • Experience with SKM or EasyPower analysis software and protection relay programming
  • Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code and electrical safety standards
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills with influence and persuasion capability
  • Willingness to travel up to 80% within the contiguous United States

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to manufacturing and business operations
  • Facilitate the sharing of best practices across PCA facilities
  • Develop project plans, specifications, and actionable reports
  • Train plant personnel on newly introduced technologies
  • Evaluate and select appropriate engineering techniques and adapt as necessary
  • Perform project management duties as needed for arising projects
  • Make recommendations based on engineering judgment and technical insights

Benefits

  • Three weeks of paid vacation per year
  • Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
  • Health coverage options for employee and dependents within 30 days of hire
  • Automatic enrollment in life, AD&D, and disability coverages upon hiring
  • Immediate enrollment in a 401k plan with employer matching contributions
Full Job Description
The Area Manufacturing Manager provides high level manufacturing expertise in the application of best available technology and practices for all PCA facilities. The Area Manufacturing Manager works with mill manufacturing, plant personnel, and corporate resources to facilitate the exchange of best practices. The ideal candidate will have project management, equipment installation, and start-up experience, as well as preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and project design experience.

**Relocation is not required but must have the ability to travel up to 80% to various PCA locations.

Requirements:
  • Provide technical support to the business and manufacturing operations.
  • Thorough understanding of 13.8KV to 120VAC power distribution systems and installation requirements.
  • Knowledge of power system design criteria
  • Knowledge of SKM analysis software or EasyPower and ability to adapt to SKM.
  • Experience in programming and setting up protection relays for power systems and motors
  • Experience developing breaker and protection relay settings, GE UR relays a plus
  • Knowledgeable in breaker and MV Motor starter maintenance
  • Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
  • Provide project management support across the business when and where needed as projects arise.
  • Provide technical training to plant personnel on newly installed technologies.
  • Develop plans, specifications and reports.
  • Make actionable recommendations based on sound engineering judgment.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
  • 10+ years as Electrical Power Engineer, Project Engineer (Power System preferred) or Field Tech Support
  • Paper Mill or Box Plant Experience a plus
  • Ability to travel 80% of the time and can reside anywhere in lower 48 states with good access to reliable air transportation.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade others.
  • Excellent organization and planning skills are a requirement.
  • Ability to work well with consulting engineers, local electricity providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NPFA-70E, and Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • GE UR and Motor protection relay familiarity
  • SKM Power analysis software
  • Microsoft Project and Autocad ability


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Starting salary range for position: $129,500-$185,000
  • Bonus: Annual - Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
  • Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
  • Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions
  • Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.


Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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About Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. Our focus on a single line of business not only differentiates us from our major competitors, but also helps us achieve levels of operational excellence that are highly respected within the industry. A leader in integration, PCA converts approximately 83% of the containerboard it produces into finished corrugated containers for a broad base of both local and national accounts. With 2012 net sales at a record $2.8 billion and 8,600 employees, PCA produced 2.6 million tons of containerboard and shipped 34.7 billion square feet of corrugated products

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Learn more about Packaging Corporation of America
Size
15,200 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$461.1 million
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+6%
Revenue
$6.6 billion
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