Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader - Pulp

The Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader - Pulp position at International Paper is responsible for leading cost savings initiatives, training employees, and implementing Manufacturing Excellence (ME) systems. Key responsibilities include:

1. Identify and deliver sustainable cost savings through continuous improvement initiatives
2. Train salaried and hourly employees to develop ME skills in the department and/or mill
3. Develop college hires (REACH) into ME Engineers
4. Achieve ME certifications (White, Yellow, Green, Black, Master Black)
5. Maintain strong relationships with other ME leaders and operating/maintenance department leaders
6. Influence Business Unit operations teams to incorporate ME systems and processes
7. Support operations through field day/annual outage support and weekend duty assignments
8. Identify and implement Manufacturing Excellence best practices
9. Drive improvement projects, audits, and excellent results for the 5S program
10. Implement systems to improve/sustain results
11. Fulfill weekend duty team leadership role for assigned department
12. Support budgeting cycle targeted at delivering year over year savings

Skills Required:

• 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
• Possess Manufacturing Excellence (ME) certification of yellow or green belt
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• IP ME certification of green or black belt is preferred; additional lean/six sigma certifications a plus

About the Role

This role provides visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results and identifying and delivering sustainable cost savings through multiple deliberate and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

See above under Key Responsibilities.

Requirements

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 preferred; additional lean/six sigma certifications a plus.

Qualifications

See above under Skills Required.

Skills

See above under Skills Required.

Benefits

The benefits package 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.

Career

We offer leadership training, promotional opportunities, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

The Impact

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

We promote 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.

The Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.