Manufacturing Manager

International Paper; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 118,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Charlotte, NC seeks a Manufacturing Manager to lead the manufacturing team, focusing on safety, productivity, cost control, and continuous improvement. You will guide processes, drive cost effectiveness, monitor throughput, and uphold EPA-compliant practices while coaching employees.

The role requires a BS/BA or equivalent, 5+ years of industry experience, and strong leadership. The position is salaried full-time and onsite in Charlotte with eligibility for IP’s incentive

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• In-depth knowledge of corrugated packaging manufacturing processes and technology.
• Ability to be action oriented and build effective teams.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coordination, and competencies that guide the manufacturing team and processes in safety, productivity, housekeeping, customer satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and people systems; promote continuous improvement and reliable methods within manufacturing.
• Responsible for development and achievement of the manufacturing business plan and overall cost effectiveness of the manufacturing operation.
• Monitor and direct performance of all manufacturing activities including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, inventories control, and meeting budgeted production metrics, while ensuring safety methods are in place.
• Implement and maintain systems to drive manufacturing improvements.
• Lead, coach, motivate and engage work teams to accomplish operational objectives.
• Ensure that all management, manufacturing, maintenance, and human resources systems are current and effectively utilized, and improved where possible.
• Ensure that all manufacturing processes run in accordance with EPA regulations.
• Actively involved in the development of employees through training, coaching, and performance review feedback.

Skills

5+ Years Experience

Corrugated Packaging

Action Oriented

Builds Effective Teams

Career Ambition

Courage

Directs Work

Drives Engagement

Drives Results

Functional/Technical Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Manages Ambiguity

Manages Complexity

Organizes Work Processes

Resourcefulness

Strategic Mindset

Education

BS/BA in Related Field or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Position Title:

Manufacturing Manager

Pay Rate:

$118,400 - $157,800

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:

5419 Hovis Road

Charlotte, NC 28208

The Job You Will Perform:

• Provide leadership, coordination, and competencies that guide the manufacturing team and processes in the area of safety, productivity, housekeeping, customer satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and people systems; while promoting continuous improvement and the use of reliable methods within the manufacturing organization.
• Responsible for the development and achievement of the manufacturing business plan and overall cost effectiveness of the manufacturing operation.
• Monitor and direct the performance of all manufacturing activities including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, inventories control, and meeting budgeted production metrics, while ensuring that all safety reliable methods are in place.
• Implement and maintain systems to drive manufacturing improvements.
• Lead, coach, motivate and engage work teams to accomplish operational objectives.
• Ensure that all management, manufacturing, maintenance, and human resources systems are current and effectively utilized, and improved where possible.
• Ensure that all manufacturing processes run in accordance with EPA regulations.
• Actively involved in the development of employees through training, coaching, and performance review feedback.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• BS/BA in Related Field or Equivalent Experience
• 5+ Years of industry experience
• In depth knowledge of corrugated packaging manufacturing processes and technology
• Action oriented
• Builds Effective Teams
• Career ambition
• Courage
• Directs Work
• Drives Engagement
• Drives results
• Functional/technical skills
• Interpersonal savvy
• Manages Ambiguity
• Manages Complexity
• Organizes Work Processes
• Resourcefulness
• Strategic Mindset