Manager - Manufacturing Excellence

International Paper • Maysville, KY • 1h ago

Description:

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.

Position Title:

Manager, Manufacturing Excellence (MME)

Pay Rate :

PL 16: $142,000 - 170,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full Time

Physical Location :

1241 W 2nd Street

Maysville, KY 40156

The Job You Will Perform:

The Manager of Manufacturing Excellence (MME) is a full time, Lead Team position who is a dedicated resource in the ME organization reporting to the Mill Manager. This position will be required to spend a significant amount of the time on improvement projects and will be responsible for managing multiple priorities across a broad spectrum of fields, including but not limited to technical, operations, reliability and people.

The MME is responsible for the platform and process for managing improvement within the facility, especially in the areas of fiber, energy, reliability, productivity, engagement and customers.

Coordinates the evaluation, identification and prioritization of mill performance improvement opportunities, Rgap analysis and benchmarking activities

Works with other Lead Team members to integrate and prioritize Manufacturing Excellence (ME) initiatives for the facility.

Champions the mill's overall improvement process.

Ensures the mill replicates best practices appropriately

Leads projects personally and mentors other project leaders

Mentors White Belts and Green Belts

Serves as REACH Recruiting Champion for full time REACH Engineers, Co-ops and Interns

Ensure the mill maintains a current 5 year plan targeting a minimum of 3% YoY improvement

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

Must be able to wear all required safety equipment.

Noise levels in excess of 90 dB.

Ability to work in temperatures in excess of 100°F and less than 32°F occasionally and/or seasonably as needed

Working environment is 24/7-ability to be on-call as needed and/or required.

Some High Stress Situations

Interaction with Senior Leadership

Ability to sit and perform deskwork @type activities, including computer work, up to 8 hours a day.

The Skills You Will Bring:

B.S. degree in engineering (electrical, chemical or mechanical) or a related field

Successfully completed assignments as an Area Manager or a higher level position.

A minimum of 7-10 years of manufacturing management or process experience in a heavy industrial environment (prior paper or chemical industry experience preferred).

MME must have ability to complete black belt level training to learn 6 sigma skills and facilitate the use of the skills in the facility.

Demonstrated interest in and support for Six Sigma processes and methodology

Possess good skills in written and oral communication, problem solving, time management, conflict resolution and task group facilitation.

Possess strong computer knowledge and skills that include experience with spreadsheets, word processing and Minitab.

Geographic flexibility for future assignments and career growth

Ability to excel with minimal supervision in a team environment.

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:

Operations management experience, promotional opportunities within a global company

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 120 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP .

International Paper 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.

Maysville KY 41056

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Category: Manufacturing

Date: Dec 4, 2025

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