Manufacturing Excellence Leader - Paper

Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader - Paper

Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results. Identify and deliver sustainable cost savings through multiple deliberate and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with the mills goal of year over year (YOY) cost reduction. Train salaried and hourly employees to develop ME skills in the department and / or mill. Work within the group to develop college hires (REACH) into ME Engineers. Achieve ME certifications (White, Yellow, Green, Black, Master Black). Maintain strong relationships with other ME leaders as well as operating and maintenance department leaders. Influence Business Unit operations teams to incorporate ME systems and processes to support sustainability of improvements as they are accomplished. Support operations through field day / annual outage support and weekend duty assignments when needed. Identify and implement Manufacturing Excellence best practices from across the mill, business, and company. Support 5S program for the area and drive improvement projects, audit systems, and excellent results. Provide support for cost reduction capital project development and implementation. Implement systems to improve / sustain results. Fulfill weekend duty team leadership role for assigned department. Provide support for budgeting cycle targeted at delivering year over year savings.

Minimum of five (5) years' experience in operations, maintenance, and / or engineering in a paper manufacturing environment is required. Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering is required; equivalent practical experience may be considered. IP ME certification of green or black belt is required; additional lean / six sigma certifications a plus. Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety. Quickly develop thorough knowledge of mill equipment and systems. Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels. Approach positional responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and mill. Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change. Work effectively alone or within a team. Possess Manufacturing Excellence (ME) certification of yellow or green belt. Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.

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.

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.

International Paper (NYSE : IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.