Manufacturing Management Associate – Leadership Development Program

About the role

The Manufacturing Management Associate – Leadership Development Program is a unique leadership pathway designed to expand knowledge and skills through various hands-on manufacturing and business experiences. This program offers opportunities at several International Paper manufacturing plants, which produce sustainable packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in rotations related to manufacturing, customer service, planning, maintenance, environmental, safety, sales, front line supervision as well as other managerial and administrative functions
• Develop knowledge of key manufacturing metrics and their impacts on the business
• Seek opportunities to enhance performance to best in class
• Leading special projects and development of solutions related to safety, process improvement, quality, capacity balance, workflow, planning and logistics issues
• Continue to develop and improve safety systems to include ownership, communication, training, recognition, safety audits and behavioral based safety practices
• Lead teams of manufacturing personnel as appropriate
• Work with supervisors and operating teams to ensure continuous improvement through manufacturing reliability tools; facilitate task teams to address performance gaps at facility
• Aid in plant operations, troubleshooting, process improvement, and equipment upgrades to achieve facility objectives
• Coaching, training and engaging employees on process improvement and the impact on business results
• Actively participate in leadership development opportunities as presented

Qualifications, Skills And Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree is required (preferably in Engineering or Business)
• Previous experience with a manufacturing company, targeting 2+ years
• Candidate’s ability to relocate is essential and translates to increased opportunities for selection and advancement
• Leadership skills to command a team
• Process management skills to drive results
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and communicate within a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment

Benefits

• 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
• Leadership training, promotional opportunities

Pay

$82,000 – $92,000 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities, and geographic location 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 short-term incentive plan.

Schedule

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Locations

Applicants to this position will be considered at the following locations: Columbia, SC Lexington, SC Atglen, PA Atlanta, GA Aurora, IL Bell, CA Binghamton, NY Crawfordsville, IN Dallas, TX Fort Smith, AR Gilroy, CA Lincoln, IL Middletown, OH Murfreesboro, TN Omaha, NE Reading, PA Salinas, CA Sealy, TX Shakopee, MN St. Joseph, MO

Program Overview

We are looking for motivated individuals who have a solid professional foundation and an interest in growing their career with our world-class manufacturing company. This program is intended to expand your knowledge and skills through a variety of hands-on manufacturing and business experiences and to develop you as a future leader in International Paper. The Manufacturing Management Associate Program offers a unique leadership pathway, with opportunities now available at several of our 160+ U.S. manufacturing plants.

About Us

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 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.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.