Process Improvement Manager

International Paper Company; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Job summary

International Paper in Fort Smith, Arkansas is seeking a manufacturing quality leader to establish an environment that emphasizes continuous improvement and strong safety culture. You will drive quality systems, lead safety initiatives, and collaborate with operations to optimize performance.

The role requires 2-4 years of manufacturing experience (preferably corrugated/converting), deep knowledge of high performance work systems, and strict policy compliance.

Qualifications

• 2-4 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

Responsibilities

• Establish an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process.
• Lead 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; support safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations and safety orientation for new hires; understand OSHA/EPA regulations.
• 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.

Skills

Builds Effective Teams

Business Insight

Drives Results

Courage

Customer Focus

Manages Complexity

Job description

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:

Physical Location:

Fort Smith, Arkansas

The Job You Will Perform:

Responsible for successfully establishing an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process. The PIM/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.

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:

2 - 4 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

Builds Effective Teams

Business Insight

Drives Results

Courage

Customer Focus

Manages Complexity

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:

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 120 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 such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. 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 global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting 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].

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].