Manufacturing Management Associate

Position Title:
Position Title:
Manufacturing Management Associate
Pay Rate:
$65,100-$86,800
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:
The Job You Will Perform:
Active participation in rotations related to manufacturing, customer service, planning, maintenance, environmental, safety, sales, front line supervision as well as other managerial and administrative functions
Develop knowledge of key manufacturing metrics and their impacts on the business; Seek opportunities to enhance performance to best in class
Leading special projects and development of solutions related to safety, process improvement, quality, capacity balance, workflow, planning and logistics issues
Continue to develop and improve safety systems to include ownership, communication, training, recognition, safety audits and behavioral based safety practices
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
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
Coaching, training and engaging employees in process improvement and the impact on business results
Assist Sales Representatives on customer interactions regarding capability, product offerings, quality, systems and service
Actively participate in leadership development opportunities as presented
Understands the importance of producing food-safe packaging products and committing to contributing and maintaining this facility as a food-safe processing environment. This commitment includes operational methods and personnel practices, maintenance practices, and cleaning practices involved in the everyday production of food contact products.
The Skills You Will Bring:
2-4 years of experience with a manufacturing company
Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry 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.
A college degree (or equivalent experience)
Candidate’s ability to relocate is desired and translates to increased opportunities for selection and advancement.