Continuous Improvement Manager - Chih MX

International Paper; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager at our Sheet Plant Chihuahua to lead CI initiatives and drive quality across manufacturing and safety programs.

You will work with supervisors and teams to optimize processes using reliability tools, support safety audits, and ensure adherence to OHSA/EPA and local regulations. Growth opportunities exist within a global company and ongoing leadership development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years experience manufacturing experience; preferably in a corrugated or converting environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, implementing and managing high performance work systems and teams.
• Knowledge of and compliance with local and corporate policies.
• Process Management.
• Drive for Results.
• Building Effective Teams.
• Command Skills
• Customer Focus
• Managing through Systems
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen

Responsibilities

• Establish an operating environment that embraces continuous improvement and lead quality systems management.
• Lead manufacturing and quality system enhancements with supervisors and operating teams.
• Support plant safety initiatives and safety audits, investigations, and orientation for new hires.
• Manage internal auditing processes.
• Monitor incident tracking and credits reporting.
• Participate in New Item processes, customer audits, and communications; understand customer quality testing and requirements.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Manufacturing experience

High performance work systems

Policies compliance

Process management

Drive for results

Team leadership

Communication skills

Customer focus

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Title

Continuous Improvement Manager

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location

Sheet Plant Chihuahua

The Job You Will Perform

• Responsible for successfully establishing an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process. The CIM is also responsible for leading the facility efforts in quality through management of all quality systems, and facilitation of the plant safety committee and initiatives.
• Work with supervisors and operating teams to understand and improve manufacturing and quality systems, while emphasizing use of manufacturing reliability tools to accomplish operating objectives.
• Provide support by leading the plant safety team. Also, support safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations and safety orientation for new hires. Must understand OHSA/EPA regulations or others related to your home Country.
• Manage internal auditing processes.
• Monitor Tracking Incidents and Credits System status and reporting.
• Actively participate in the New Item process, as well as Customer audits and communication. Maintain knowledge of customer specific quality testing, expectations, and requirements.

The Skills You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years experience manufacturing experience; preferably in a corrugated or converting environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, implementing and managing high performance work systems and teams.
• Knowledge of and compliance with local and corporate policies.
• Process Management.
• Drive for Results.
• Building Effective Teams.
• Command Skills
• Customer Focus
• Managing through Systems
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen

The Career You Will Build

Sales and Leadership training, 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 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly 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.