Job DescriptionPosition Title:Manufacturing Management Associate - Leadership Development Program
Pay Range:$82,000 - $92,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities, and geographic location will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP's short -term incentive plan.
Category/Shift:Salaried Full-Time
Physical Locations:Applicants to this position will be considered at the following location(s):- Atglen, PA
- Binghamton, NY
- Reading, PA
We are also hiring for this position in the locations below. Please visit internationalpaper.com/careers to apply for additional openings.
- Atlanta, GA
- Aurora, IL
- Bell, CA
- Columbia, SC
- Crawfordsville, IN
- Dallas, TX
- Fort Smith, AR
- Gilroy, CA
- Lexington, SC
- Lincoln, IL
- Middletown, OH
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Omaha, NE
- Salinas, CA
- Sealy, TX
- Shakopee, MN
Relocation assistance is available.
Program Overview:We are looking for motivated individuals who have a solid professional foundation and an interest in growing their career with our
world-class manufacturing company. This program is intended to expand your knowledge and skills through a variety of hands-on manufacturing and business experiences and to
develop you as a future leader in International Paper.
The
Manufacturing Management Associate Program offers a unique
leadership pathway, with opportunities now available at several of our 160+ U.S. manufacturing plants. These facilities manufacture
sustainable packaging solutions for local and national customers.
The Job You Will Perform:- Active participation in rotations related to manufacturing, customer service, planning, maintenance, environmental, safety, sales, front line supervision as well as other managerial and administrative functions
- Develop knowledge of key manufacturing metrics and their impacts on the business; Seek opportunities to enhance performance to best in class
- Leading special projects and development of solutions related to safety, process improvement, quality, capacity balance, workflow, planning and logistics issues
- Continue to develop and improve safety systems to include ownership, communication, training, recognition, safety audits and behavioral based safety practices
- Lead teams of manufacturing personnel as appropriate
- Work with supervisors and operating teams to ensure continuous improvement through manufacturing reliability tools; facilitate task teams to address performance gaps at facility
- Support and implementation of standard division systems and tools to accomplish operating objectives
- Assist in plant operations, troubleshooting, process improvement, and equipment upgrades to achieve facility objectives
- Coaching, training and engaging employees on process improvement and the impact on business results
- Assist Sales Representatives on customer interactions regarding capability, product offerings, quality, systems and service
- Actively participate in leadership development opportunities as presented
The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:- Bachelor's degree is required (preferably in Engineering or Business).
- Previous experience with a manufacturing company, targeting 2+ years
- Candidate's ability to relocate is essential and translates to increased opportunities for selection and advancement.
- Successful candidates will possess the leadership skills to command a team, the process managementskills to drive results, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and communicate within a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
