Process Improvement Manager

About the role

The Process Improvement Manager (PIM) is responsible for establishing an operating environment that embraces continuous improvement processes. They lead facility efforts in quality through management of all quality systems, facilitate the plant safety committee and initiatives, and support safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations, and safety orientation for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of a continuous improvement environment
• Manage and implement high-performance work systems and teams
• Support the plant safety team and safety initiatives
• Understand and comply with OHSA/EPA regulations
• Manage internal auditing processes
• Maintain knowledge of customer-specific quality testing, expectations, and requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in corrugated or converting environments
• Knowledge and experience in developing, implementing, and managing high-performance work systems and teams
• Compliance with local and corporate policies

Qualifications

• Business Insight
• Drives Results
• Courage
• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes

Skills

• Understanding of and compliance with local and corporate policies
• Builds Effective Teams
• Knowledge of and compliance with local and corporate policies
• Drives Results
• Courage
• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes

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

Career

• Sales and Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities within a global company

Impact

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! International Paper 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.

Culture

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.

The Company

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.