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Manufacturing Management Associate - Leadership Development Program

International Paper • Sealy, TX • 12h ago

Job Description

Position Title:

Pay Range:

$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.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Locations:

Multiple positions are available. We are hiring in the following locations:

Atglen, PA

Atlanta, GA

Aurora, IL

Bell, CA

Binghamton, NY

Columbia, SC

Crawfordsville, IN

Dallas, TX

Fort Smith, AR

Gilroy, CA

Lexington, SC

Lincoln, IL

Middletown, OH

Murfreesboro, TN

Omaha, NE

Reading, PA

Salinas, CA

Sealy, TX

Shakopee, MN

St. Joseph, MO

Relocation assistance is available.

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. These facilities manufacture sustainable packaging solutions for local and national customers.

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 on 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

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

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.

Successful candidates will possess the leadership skills to command a team, the process management skills to drive results, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and communicate within a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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:

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; 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.

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.

Job Identification 2003126

Job Schedule Full time

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