Process Improvement Lead - Manufacturing & Quality

International Paper; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Garden City, KS is seeking a Process Improvement Manager to lead continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing and quality systems. The role requires collaborating with supervisors and teams to drive reliability and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with OSHA/EPA standards and internal policies.

The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in corrugated or converting environments, and a strong background in high-performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years’ 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.

Responsibilities

• Establish an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process; lead quality systems and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with supervisors and operating teams to understand and improve manufacturing and quality systems; utilize reliability tools to meet objectives.
• Lead the plant safety team; support safety audits, incident investigations and safety orientation for new hires; ensure OSHA/EPA compliance.

Skills

Process Management

Drive for Results

Building Effective Teams

Command Skills

Customer Focus

Managing through Systems

Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

International Paper in Garden City, KS is seeking a Process Improvement Manager to lead continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing and quality systems. The role requires collaborating with supervisors and teams to drive reliability and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with OSHA/EPA standards and internal policies.

The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in corrugated or converting environments, and a strong background in high-performance