Process Improvement Manager

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

Position Title
JOB DESCRIPTION
Process Improvement Manager

Pay Rate

$82,500-$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

Garden City, KS

The Job You Will Perform

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

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 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.
• Process Management
• Drive for Results
• Building Effective Teams
• Command Skills
• Customer Focus
• Managing through Systems
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen

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].