Production Manager, Utilities (5551) Requisition ID 5551

• Posted 05/01/2026
• Protective Materials
• Technical Materials BU
• Thilmany Plant
• Kaukauna
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We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth. Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere! We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!? The Production Manager, Utilities has overall responsibility for the Water Treatment Plant, Effluent Treatment Plant, and Landfill. Additional key responsibilities include managing department safety, cost effectiveness of operations & maintenance, improving equipment reliability, improving processes and managing team efforts among the Utilities Department and other departments. Responsibilities Ensure safe and reliable operation and maintenance of all equipment and processes in area of responsibility. Maintain 100% environmental compliance by ensuring: All operators are properly trained. All equipment is properly maintained. All tests are being done correctly. Chemicals are ordered on time. Manage an operating budget to achieve identified goals and objectives. Oversight of capital projects for Water Treatment Plant, Effluent Treatment Plant, and Landfill. Ensure operations in area of responsibility are aligned with all other operating areas. Optimize operations, identify opportunities to reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency of operations. Ensure department personnel complete required drills for managing upset conditions or emergency situations. Requirements Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) or a commensurate amount of practical experience Minimum of 4 years of experience in a utilities (ETP/WTP/Landfill experience preferred) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Solid understanding of preventive maintenance methodology Ability to work a rotating on-call schedule Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma training preferred Possess or have the capability to acquire WDNR Solid Waste Facility Manager license and WDNR Wastewater Operator license Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people.