Packaging Corporation of America

Senior Converting Training and Operations Specialist

Packaging Corporation of America$108K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in converting operations with a focus on training and development.
  • Experience with various OEM converting systems (EVOL, Bobst, BW, Sun) and controls.
  • Strong familiarity with safety practices and a commitment to injury-free work environments.
  • High school diploma; further qualifications in manufacturing or operations preferred.
  • Outstanding leadership skills with experience in coaching and performance management.

Responsibilities

  • Train and support converting teams across company plants.
  • Implement best practices and throughput principles in operations.
  • Guide capital projects and assess equipment needs for new projects.
  • Develop and standardize preventative maintenance practices and standards.
  • Analyze machine performance data to drive operational improvements.
  • Support capital planning discussions with insights from operational evaluations.
  • Provide feedback on productivity and reliability to management.

Benefits

  • Three weeks of paid vacation annually, pro-rated for the first year.
  • Paid holidays and comprehensive initial benefits enrollment within 30 days.
  • Automatic enrollment in life and disability coverage upon hire.
  • 401k plan with pre-tax and Roth options along with employer matching contributions.
Full Job Description
The Senior Converting Training and Operations Specialist will provide training and support for the converting teams throughout the company. The position reports directly to the Process Technology Director and is closely aligned with the Corporate Maintenance and Reliability Team. This role will also support the Process Technology Team and assist with Capital Projects to solve operational issues through the following methods: training, development of best practices, and implementing fundamental throughput principles at the plants.

This key leadership position is an integral part of the PCA's effort to provide substantial resources to the plants in the form of hands-on training, troubleshooting, and guiding continuous improvement efforts. The Senior Converting Training and Operations Specialist is expected to have an expert level of knowledge of converting operations, various OEM converting systems and controls (EVOL, Bobst, BW, Sun,etc), and have experience training others on converting operations and best practices.

Relocation is not required - must be willing to travel 75% to PCA locations throughout the US.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Support the plants in establishing Safe Working Practices and a clean, injury-free work environment.
  • Support new flexo and RDC projects and startups.
  • Participate in planning discussions about capital planning and equipment considerations.
  • Evaluate, develop, establish PM practices and standards.
  • Knowledge of printing and print troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of feeding, scoring, folding and squaring systems.
  • Knowledge of the mechanical systems associated with converting machines.
  • Knowledge of the quality control systems and the OEM machine control systems.
  • Ability to travel to various PCA corrugator plants as required to support capital projects or improvement efforts.
  • Review cause/frequency/downtime analytics.
  • Perform DT analysis and RCFA analysis to improve PM processes.
  • Provide feedback to the Production Manager and Area Operations Manager on the converting Team.
  • Evaluate productivity, reliability and capability issues and provide feedback.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Previous supervisory and leadership experience on converting operations.
  • Coaching, training, teambuilding and performance management experience.
  • High School Diploma required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Solid analytical, mechanical, and organizational skills.
  • Solid working knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance.
  • Solid knowledge of maintenance of corrugated and packaging equipment.
  • Solid knowledge of manufacturing systems including common software.

Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate with all levels from operators to executives.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to manage and communicate with a diverse team of people to accomplish complex objectives.


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Starting salary range for position: $108,500-$160,000
  • 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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