Plant Operations Manager – Safety & Efficiency

International Paper; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 137,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401(k)

Company-funded retirement contribution

Paid Time Off

Education & Development (including Tu​

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Voluntary Benefits including insurance

Job summary

International Paper in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Site Manager to oversee plant performance, safety, cost, uptime, quality and waste, while leading teams across production, maintenance and shipping. You will drive process reliability and align actions with strategic goals.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in production management, plus strong manufacturing knowledge of corrugating and converting equipment, to become a low-cost producer and preferred supplier.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in production management, with industry experience.
• Proven in-depth manufacturing knowledge including manufacturing processes and corrugating and converting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for overseeing plant performance as it relates to safety, cost, machine uptime, quality, waste and overall process reliability, while overseeing employees and fostering effective teams.
• Committed to a safe work environment and ensures that all IP safety and health reliable methods and federal and state OSHA requirements are in place and followed.
• Coordinates site efforts through Complex General Manager, other complex facilities to achieve quality targets, volume expectations, and delivery requirements.
• Works with Complex General Manager to develop and implement short- and long-term plans to become a low-cost producer and preferred supplier for customers.
• Manages direct reports in customer service, production, quality, shipping, scheduling and maintenance departments.
• Develops and maintains an effective team and organizational structure, through personal involvement, to maximize performance and drive superior customer and employee satisfaction.
• Manages plant assets and aligns with strategic plans.

Skills

Functional/technical skills

Action oriented

Builds Effective Teams

Business Insight

Career ambition

Courage

Directs Work

Drives Engagement

Drives Results

Interpersonal savvy

Manages Ambiguity

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Resourcefulness

Strategic Mindset

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

International Paper in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Site Manager to oversee plant performance, safety, cost, uptime, quality and waste, while leading teams across production, maintenance and shipping. You will drive process reliability and align actions with strategic goals.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in production management, plus strong manufacturing knowledge of corrugating and converting equipment, to become a low-cost producer and preferred supplier.