Process Improvement Manager

International Paper; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Salinas, CA is seeking a Process Improvement Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives, manage quality systems, and support safety programs in a salaried, full-time role.

You will collaborate with operations to optimize production processes, drive reliability, and ensure compliance with OHSA/EPA standards; a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years experience manufacturing; preferably corrugated or converting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high performance work systems and teams.
• Knowledge of local and corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Establish an operating environment embracing the continuous improvement process.
• Lead quality systems and facilitate plant safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with supervisors to understand and improve manufacturing and quality systems.
• Manage internal auditing processes.
• Monitor Tracking Incidents and Credits System status and reporting.
• Support New Item processes and customer audits and communication.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team building

Business insight

Drives results

Courage

Customer focus

Manages complexity

Optimizes work processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Position Title:

Process Improvement Manager

Pay Rate :

$79,900 - $106,500

(Midpoint) 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:

Salinas, CA

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

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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
• Builds Effective Teams
• Business Insight
• Drives Results
• Courage
• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes

Job Identification 2003700

Job Schedule Full time