Manufacturing Manager Associate

at  International Paper

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

We are looking for motivated individuals who have minimal experience and an interest in growing their career with a world class manufacturing company. This position is intended to expand an individual’s knowledge and skills through a variety of hands on manufacturing and general business experiences and develop future leaders for the company.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Develop knowledge of key manufacturing metrics/systems and their impacts on the business
• Leading special projects and development of solutions related to safety and time reduction
• Lead teams of manufacturing personnel as appropriate
• Work with supervisors and operating teams to ensure continuous improvement through manufacturing reliability tools; Facilitate task teams to address performance gaps at facility
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures and continue to develop and improve safety systems to include ownership, communication, training, recognition, safety audits and behavioral based safety practices.
• Support the management of internal auditing processes.
• Monitor Tracking Incidents and Credits System status and reporting.
• Support and implementation of standard division systems and tools to accomplish operating objectives.
• Assist in plant operations, troubleshooting, process improvement, and equipment upgrades to achieve facility objectives

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree
2-5 years of experience with a manufacturing company. Candidates with experiences managing manufacturing teams and a knowledge of quality systems are preferred Successful candidates will have process management skills, a drive for results, command skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, leadership skills, communication skills, computer skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Candidate’s ability to relocate is essential and translates to increased opportunities for selection and advancement.

• Develop knowledge of key manufacturing metrics/systems and their impacts on the business
• Leading special projects and development of solutions related to safety and time reduction
• Lead teams of manufacturing personnel as appropriate
• Work with supervisors and operating teams to ensure continuous improvement through manufacturing reliability tools; Facilitate task teams to address performance gaps at facility
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures and continue to develop and improve safety systems to include ownership, communication, training, recognition, safety audits and behavioral based safety practices.
• Support the management of internal auditing processes.
• Monitor Tracking Incidents and Credits System status and reporting.
• Support and implementation of standard division systems and tools to accomplish operating objectives.
• Assist in plant operations, troubleshooting, process improvement, and equipment upgrades to achieve facility objective