Manufacturing Management Associate

** Job Description*
* Position Title:

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* Manufacturing Management Associate

** Pay Rate** :

$65,100-$86,800

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities 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 annual incentive plan.

** Category/Shift** :

Salaried Full-Time

** Physical Location** :

** The Job You Will Perform:*
* + 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

+ Support and implementation of standard division systems and tools to accomplish operating objectives.

+ Assist in plant operations, troubleshooting, process improvement, and equipment upgrades to achieve facility objectives

+ Coaching, training and engaging employees in process improvement and the impact on business results

+ Assist Sales Representatives on customer interactions regarding capability, product offerings, quality, systems and service

+ Actively participate in leadership development opportunities as presented

+ Understands the importance of producing food-safe packaging products and committing to contributing and maintaining this facility as a food-safe processing environment. This commitment includes operational methods and personnel practices, maintenance practices, and cleaning practices involved in the everyday production of food contact products.

** The Skills You Will Bring:*
* + 2-4 years of experience with a manufacturing company

+ Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.

+ Successful candidates will have process management skills, a drive for results, command skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, leadership skills, communication skills, computer skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

+ A college degree (or equivalent experience)

+ Candidate's ability to relocate is desired and translates to increased opportunities for selection and advancement.

** About Us*
* ** 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:*
* Leadership training, promotional opportunities

** 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 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 You Will

Experience:

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* 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,…