Regional Manufacturing Excellence Lead - Controls & Projects

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colonial groupLake Forest (IL)

Industrial Production Managers Paper Mills

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About the role

Colonial Group seeks an Area Manufacturing Manager to drive operational excellence across PCA mills. You will apply advanced manufacturing expertise to optimize performance, improve efficiency, and maintain quality, collaborating with mill teams and corporate resources to implement technologies and share best practices. Relocation is not required, but candidates must have reliable air transportation. The role requires 10+ years in controls and at least 5+ years in papermill environments, plus

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