Job Description

Job Title: Production Manager - Paper Mill

Paper Mill/ Industry Experience Required

Salary: 93,900 - 125,160, based on degree and experience. 

Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage the Paper Mill Department including oversight of approximately 150 employees.

• Ability to proactively develop and implement process enhancements to meet plant operating requirements over the short and long term.

• Oversight of department safety initiatives, including OSHA compliance.

• Responsible for implementing a strategy to ensure key performance metrics are attained.

• Support and facilitate capital project implementation.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

• Ability to develop workforce potential and foster employee engagement.

• Collaborate in developing Company Goals and Culture; align with Company Mission, Vision, and Values

• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements.

• Assures consistent application of policies, rules, and guidelines.

• Works with leadership team and builds strong, collaborative relationships.

• Collaborates with leaders with competing agendas and priorities across different functional departments to achieve the common goal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.

• 2-3 years previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.

• Paper Industry experience required.

• Must have demonstrated leadership abilities.

• Leadership aptitude needed to manage and develop others.

• Proven communication, decision making and employee relations skills. Capacity to engage employees and effectively build rapport.

• Results-oriented, with demonstrated abilities to accomplish tasks on schedule and operate within cost constraints.

• Knowledgeable of safety compliance programs.

• Adept at problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning.

• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks.

• Track record driving continuous improvement. Prior exposure to LEAN Management is a plus.

• Must have ability to effectively work with people in a team environment and at various levels of the organization.

• Must possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

  EOE including disability/veteran

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