Process Improvement Manager (PIM)

International Paper Company

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 2-4 years manufacturing experience, ideally in corrugated or converting environments
  • Proven track record in developing and managing high-performance teams
  • Understanding of local and corporate policy compliance
  • Effective team-building skills
  • Data-driven decision-making ability
  • Focus on results and customer satisfaction
  • Competence in managing complex operational processes
  • Experience in optimizing work processes

Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead a continuous improvement operating environment
  • Collaborate with supervisors and teams to enhance manufacturing and quality systems
  • Lead plant safety initiatives, audits, and new hire orientation regarding safety
  • Manage internal auditing processes effectively
  • Monitor incident tracking and reporting systems
  • Engage in new product processes and customer audits
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customer quality expectations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement plans
  • Education & Development opportunities including Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance program
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy
  • Voluntary benefits coverage for home, auto, vision, and pets
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short- and Long-term Disability coverage
  • Leadership training and 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:

Conklin, NY

The Job You Will Perform:
  • Responsible for successfully establishing an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process. The PIM 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 preferred
  • 2 - 4 years 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- understanding how to make data-based decisions
  • 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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