Process Improvement Manager

International Paper Company

$69K — $92K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 2-4 years manufacturing experience; corrugated or converting environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in developing and managing high performance work teams.
  • Understanding and compliance with local and corporate policies.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Business acumen and customer-focused mindset.
  • Ability to manage complexity and optimize work processes.

Responsibilities

  • Establish a continuous improvement operating environment.
  • Lead quality management systems and facilitate safety initiatives.
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance manufacturing and quality systems.
  • Support safety audits and incident investigations.
  • Manage internal auditing processes effectively.
  • Monitor and report on incident tracking and credit systems.
  • Engage in New Item process and customer audits.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare plans including medical and dental insurance.
  • 401(k) with company-funded retirement contributions.
  • Paid Time Off along with short-term and long-term disability.
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
  • Voluntary benefits for home, auto, vision, and pets.
  • Sales and leadership training with promotional opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Title:

Process Improvement Manager

Pay Rate:

$69,500 - $92,600 (USCORE)

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities 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 annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Fort Smith, Arkansas

The Job You Will Perform:
  • Responsible for successfully establishing an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process. The PIM/CIM is also responsible for leading the facility efforts in quality through management of all quality systems, and facilitation of the plant safety committee and initiatives.
  • Work with supervisors and operating teams to understand and improve manufacturing and quality systems, while emphasizing use of manufacturing reliability tools to accomplish operating objectives.
  • Provide support by leading the plant safety team. Also, support safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations and safety orientation for new hires. Must understand OHSA/EPA regulations.
  • Manage internal auditing processes.
  • Monitor Tracking Incidents and Credits System status and reporting.
  • Actively participate in the New Item process, as well as Customer audits and communication. Maintain knowledge of customer specific quality testing, expectations, and requirements.


The Skills You Will Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 2 - 4 years experience manufacturing experience; preferably in a corrugated or converting environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, implementing and managing high performance work systems and teams
  • Knowledge of and compliance with local and corporate policies
  • Builds Effective Teams
  • Business Insight
  • Drives Results
  • Courage
  • Customer Focus
  • Manages Complexity
  • Optimizes Work Processes


The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.

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