Complex PIM

International Paper Company; Madison (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) and retirement contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

International Paper Company in Madison, OH is seeking a Complex Process Improvement Manager to lead continuous improvement across four plants and drive measurable manufacturing enhancements. The role emphasizes quality, reliability tools, safety, and cross-plant collaboration.

The position requires 4+ years in manufacturing, with expertise in high-performance work systems, policy compliance, and team leadership, plus up to 50% travel across locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience; required in industry and 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
• Builds Effective Teams
• Business Insight
• Drives Results
• Courage
• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes

Responsibilities

• Establish an operating environment embracing the continuous improvement process across the Complex PIM and lead quality efforts through process implementation and troubleshooting with local plants.
• Act as SME around troubleshooting and efficiency improvements for Specialty Folder Gluers; as competency develops may support other complexes.
• In collaboration with Complex GM provide leadership in RCCM process.
• Develop and help implement plans for measurable improvement on key machine centers to drive operational improvements.
• Prepare plants for audits and lead the audit team at the plant during audits.
• Work with supervisors and operating teams to understand and improve manufacturing and quality systems, emphasizing reliability tools to meet objectives.
• Support safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations and safety orientation for new hires.
• Monitor Tracking Incidents and Credits System status and reporting.
• Travel across 4 plants needed – 50% travel

Skills

Manufacturing experience

High-performance teams

Compliance knowledge

Builds effective teams

Business insight

Drives results

Courage

Customer focus

Manages complexity

Optimizes work processes

Job description

Job Description

Position Title:

Complex Process Improvement Manager

Pay Rate

$84,000 - $110,000

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:

Madison, OH

Byesville, OH, Buffalo, NY and St. Anthony, IN

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for successfully establishing an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process. The Complex PIM is also responsible for leading the facility efforts in quality through process implementation and troubleshooting with local plants

• SME around the troubleshooting and efficiency improvements for our Specialty Folder Gluers.As this competency develops may support other complexes

• In collaboration with Complex GM will provide leadership in RCCM process

• Developing and helping implement plans for measurable improvement on key machine centers to drive operational improvements

• Prepare plants for various audits and lead the audit team at the plant during audits

• 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.

• Also, support safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations and safety orientation for new hires.

• Monitor Tracking Incidents and Credits System status and reporting.

• Travel across 4 plants needed – 50% travel

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience; required in industry and 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

• Builds Effective Teams

• Business Insight

• Drives Results

• Courage

• Customer Focus

• Manages Complexity

• Optimizes Work Processes

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 [e-mail] or [phone].

Job Identification

2004482

Job Schedule

Full time