Process Improvement Manager

International Paper

$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 corrugated or converting.
  • Experience in developing and managing high performance work systems and teams.
  • Knowledge of local and corporate compliance policies.
  • Strong team-building abilities.
  • Insightful business acumen.
  • Proven track record of driving results.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and manage an operating environment for continuous improvement.
  • Lead manufacturing and quality system improvements with production teams.
  • Facilitate plant safety initiatives and lead the safety team.
  • Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance and performance standards.
  • Track and report on incidents and quality credit systems.
  • Participate in the new product introduction process and customer audits.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customer quality expectations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance plans.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare expenses.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company-funded retirement contributions.
  • Paid Time Off for work-life balance.
  • Education and Development programs, including Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Student Loan Repayment assistance.
  • Voluntary insurance benefits for home, auto, vision, and pets.
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:

Gilroy, 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


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:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

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 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

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