International Paper
Manufacturing Excellence Leader - Paper
International Paper, Selma, Alabama, United States, 36701
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Job Description Position Title : Manufacturing Excellence Leader - Paper
Pay Rate : $101,000 - $134,600
Category/Shift : Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location : 601 County Rd 78, Selma, AL
The Job You Will Perform
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 mill’s 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
The Skills You Will Bring
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
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 What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
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 worldwide for more than 120 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.
The Company You Will Join 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. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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Manufacturing Excellence Leader - Paper
role at
International Paper
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Job Description Position Title : Manufacturing Excellence Leader - Paper
Pay Rate : $101,000 - $134,600
Category/Shift : Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location : 601 County Rd 78, Selma, AL
The Job You Will Perform
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 mill’s 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
The Skills You Will Bring
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
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 What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
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 worldwide for more than 120 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.
The Company You Will Join 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. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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Selma, AL .
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