Area Manufacturing Manager – Controls

🕒 July 30

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

👔 Manager

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Packaging Corporation of America

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1959

🏭 Manufacturing

🤝 B2B

🛍️ eCommerce

Manufacturing • B2B • eCommerce

Packaging Corporation of America is a leading U. S. manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products. PCA operates containerboard mills and corrugated box plants to deliver custom corrugated packaging, interior protective designs, printed promotional packaging, and related services such as packaging design, testing & optimization, and project management. The company primarily serves other businesses across industries like food & beverage, beverage, produce, e-commerce and manufacturing, and emphasizes sustainable sourcing, recycling, energy efficiency, and renewable resources in its operations.

📋 Description

• Provide technical support to multiple manufacturing sites. • Apply engineering techniques and best practices to improve processes. • Lead and manage capital projects, including installation and construction. • Deliver technical training on new technologies and systems. • Support business and plant capital planning. • Develop detailed plans, specifications, and actionable recommendations. • Drive technology adoption and process optimization. • Serve as subject matter expert in: • Process Controls: Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, PLC5), Siemens PLC. • Variable Frequency Drives: AC, DC, Servo (ABB/Rockwell/Siemens).

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent military experience/training. • 10+ years in Controls, Manufacturing, or Field Technical Support. • 5+ years of papermill experience required. • Expertise in VFDs (AC, DC, Servo), preferably Rockwell. • Strong knowledge of converting machine controls and PLC projects. • Ability to travel up to 80% within the U.S.; must reside in the lower 48 states. • Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). • Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA-70E, and electrical safety standards.