Packaging Corporation of America

Senior Corrugator Training and Operations Specialist

Packaging Corporation of America  •  Remote  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

The Senior Corrugator Training and Operations Specialist will provide training and support for the corrugator 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 Corrugator Training and Operations Specialist is expected to have an expert level of knowledge of corrugator operations, various OEM corrugator systems and controls, and have experience training others on corrugator 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 corrugator projects and startups.
• Participate in planning discussions about capital planning and equipment considerations.
• Evaluate, develop, establish corrugator PM practices and standards.
• Knowledge of steam systems and corrugator heat troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of corrugator adhesives and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of the mechanical systems associated with a corrugator.
• 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 corrugator Team.
• Evaluate productivity, reliability and capability issues and provide feedback.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous supervisory and leadership experience on corrugators.
• 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.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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Packaging Corporation of America

About Packaging Corporation of America

PCA is the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and a leading producer of uncoated freesheet in North America.

PCA’s net sales for 2025 were $9 billion. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois. We have approximately 16,800 employees with operations throughout the United States including ten mills and 91 corrugated product plants & related facilities.

PCA’s Paper segment operates under the trade name Boise Paper, a Division of Packaging Corporation of America. We manufacture and sell white papers, including both commodity and specialty papers.

PCA combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "When you choose Packaging Corporation of America, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. We believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience."​

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5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Lake Forest, Illinois
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