Location: Appleton, WI
Company: Voith Group
in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe. Voith Paper is hiring for: Manager of Process Technology Appleton, WI Summary: The Manager Process Technology is responsible for stock preparation systems, approach flows (WEP) and paper machines optimization, commissioning, and startup support.
In this position you will coordinate and advise process service activities with customers and the Voith organization for start-ups, process optimizations, audits, productivity services, and emergency field services. In this position you need to have excellent knowledge about process requirements and operation of stock preparation systems and paper machines.
Responsibilities: Overall technical service responsibility for the paper mill process, from stock preparation to winder Ensure customer focus and provide competitive process technology service.
Provide paper mill audits for stock preparation, wet end process and paper machines. Lead the audit team during process audits and prepare final audit report in close collaboration with process experts and product management. Proposal and pricing generation for technology service work and audits Develop technology experts in your market to provide the highest level of customer service. Troubleshoot and optimize customers installed base. Provide startup and commissioning service to paper mills.
Analysis and evaluation of competitive solutions and feedback Definition of machine concepts according to customer requests or market requirements in close coordination with sales, project planning and product management Support of sales and representation of process engineering towards the customer Support internal groups in applications and engineering with rebuild concepts.
Resource planning and scheduling for field service and machine rebuilds. Sales and order forecast preparation for area of responsibility. Meet annual order, sales and utilization goals. Acquisition of the technological responsibility according to End of Basic Optimization (EBO) and definition and coordination of the necessary optimization activities to achieve the technological guarantees and the Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) in close cooperation with the project manager.
Manage and develop laboratory services. Definition of technological Guarantees, including risk backssment and, where appropriate, risk provisions Definition of (OTC) optimization measures in coordination with project management and product management Ensuring competitive technological paper mill service and equipment startup/commissioning Develop equipment startup and commissioning checklists for stock preparation and paper machine equipment.
Available 24/7 for customer emergency calls Requirements: Advanced degree related to Paper Science The share of business travel is about 40%. It requires a high degree of flexibility in work organization including business travel. Due to market or customer requirements, there are often short-term changes in priorities and deadlines. Expert knowledge of paper mill operations. A good mechanical aptitude with the ability to read mechanical drawings and bills of materials is required. Minimum of a 10 years’ experience in the pulp and paper industry is required.
Strong communication skills, both, verbal and in writing with good customer relation skills. Pertinent organizational skills necessary to meet deadlines, work under stress and perform in a multitasking role. Ability to operate independent of daily direction. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employees in this position are regularly required to walk, stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel. They are frequently required to reach with hands and arms. They are occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear and regularly required to lift 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
Safety glasses, hearing protection and other PPE are required in designated areas. This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position. Don’t meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply – your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles! Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.
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Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Oversee the design and review of equipment and systems using corporate standards. Interface with engineers to define project scope requirements and incorporate corporate standards. Evaluate new process technologies to improve existing systems and resolve process and safety problems.
Work with finance, production, and safety to develop justifications for capital projects and prepare the Requests for Expenditure Authorization (REAs) in a timely and accurate fashion. Acquire and negotiate project contractor bids in conjunction with procurement. Prepare project specifications and/or tender documents. Manage release of design
input to suppliers (contractors, component suppliers, etc. ). Perform supplier site visits to ensure compatibility of equipment designs with current plant configurations.
Produce site visit reports, contractor job meeting minutes, project material listings, purchase orders, installation schedules and preparation of any other documentation relating to installation of systems. Assist in the development of new installation techniques and standards. Manage capital projects ranging in dollar value from $1MM plus meeting deadlines and budgets. Identify and effectively utilize project resources. Manage the resolution of technical issues identified by suppliers. Manage technical documents provided
by suppliers. Provide technical assistance to processing facilities, to improve quality and efficiency.
None to Minor Supervision Required Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no direct reports. Interacts with others using project management and managing by influence skills. Supervises third party and company resources on functional basis. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ME/EE/IE/Ch E) (+ MS/MBA +PMP preferred) or related field, or equivalent related experience. Additionally the incumbent must have eight plus (8+) years of project management experience preferably directly related to food processing. Familiarity with processing techniques. Experienced in the development and maintenance of plant system documents, process flow sheets, block diagrams, schedules and spend tracking. Experience using Auto CAD. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Proficient Auto CAD and Microsoft Project skills. Key Competencies Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. Mc Cain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.
As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. Mc Cain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. The health and safety of Mc Cain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of COVID-19 pandemic.
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