Process Improvement Manager

International Paper Company

$79K — $106K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a corrugated or converting environment
  • Experience in developing and managing high performance work systems and teams
  • Familiarity with local and corporate compliance policies
  • Strong ability to build effective teams
  • Business insight and customer focus are essential
  • Skills in driving results and optimizing work processes

Responsibilities

  • Establish an operating environment that promotes continuous improvement
  • Lead efforts in quality management and facilitate safety initiatives
  • Collaborate with supervisors and teams to enhance manufacturing systems
  • Lead the plant safety team and conduct safety audits
  • Manage internal auditing processes and monitor incident reporting
  • Participate in new item processes and customer audits
  • Maintain awareness of customer-specific quality expectations

Benefits

  • Participation in annual incentive plan
  • Opportunities for additional financial awards
  • Salaried full-time position
  • Located in Salinas, CA
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Title:

Process Improvement Manager

Pay Rate:

$79,900 - $106,500

(Midpoint)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:

Salinas, CA

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.
  • 3-5 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

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