The Production Engineer – Paper Machines will provide project leadership and technical support to the paper machine operations. This position will focus on driving improvement through changes to equipment, methods, grade designs, etc. This is a developmental position with future growth expected.
Essential Duties and Specific Responsibilities
Lead improvement projects to enhance quality, improve yields, reduce downtime, increase speeds, reduce costs, and reduce working capital
Track performance and identify areas for improvement
Analyze production losses to identify root cause, solutions, and preventions
Build operator-based systems for improved troubleshooting
Ensure proper grade and process specifications are within process capability including center lining key variables
Assist with machine shutdowns and startups including follow-up on maintenance tasks
Assist superintendents in building operator rounds
Assist with setting proper productivity standards and bill of materials by grade
Lead projects to create a visual workplace, reduce waste, and minimize variation
Requirements
Experience – 2 to 5 years of experience in paper, converting, or coating industry preferred.
Competencies – Strong leadership skills, passion to drive improvement, sound communication skills, highly motivated, team player, accountable, and responsible for decisions and impact. Experience with project management and lean/six sigma methods a plus.
Education – B.S. in pulp and paper or chemical engineering preferred. Other technical disciplines will be considered with right experience.
Pixelle Specialty Solutions
Pixelle Specialty Solutions™ is the largest specialty paper company in North America, with fully integrated pulp and paper operations in Chillicothe, Ohio, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, Stevens Point, Wisconsin and a coating operation in Fremont, Ohio
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