Manufacturing Manager

Position Title:
Manufacturing Manager
Pay Rate:
$118,400 - $157,800
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:
Cambridge, MD
The Job You Will Perform:
Provide leadership, coordination, and competencies that guide the manufacturing team and processes in the areas of safety, productivity, housekeeping, customer satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and people systems; while promoting continuous improvement and the use of reliable methods within the manufacturing organization.
Responsible for the development and achievement of the manufacturing business plan and overall cost effectiveness of the manufacturing operation.
Monitor and direct the performance of all manufacturing activities including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, inventories control, and meeting budgeted production metrics, while ensuring that all safety reliable methods are in place.
Implement and maintain systems to drive manufacturing improvements.
Lead, coach, motivate and engage work teams to accomplish operational objectives.
Ensure that all management, manufacturing, maintenance, and human resources systems are current and effectively utilized, and improved where possible.
Ensure that all manufacturing processes run in accordance with EPA regulations.
Actively involved in the development of employees through training, coaching, and performance review feedback.
The Skills You Will Bring:
BS/BA in related field or equivalent experience required
3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors, managers, and hourly manufacturing employees in a production environment
Experience leading operations within a corrugated packaging manufacturing facility
Demonstrated success leading safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement initiatives
In-depth knowledge of corrugated packaging manufacturing processes and technology
Knowledge of Kiwi, SAP, or other similar scheduling and financial platforms preferred
Preferred Competencies
Action oriented
Builds Effective Teams
Career ambition
Courage
Directs Work
Drives Engagement
Drives results
Functional/technical skills
Interpersonal savvy
Manages Ambiguity
Manages Complexity
Organizes Work Processes
Resourcefulness
Strategic Mindset

Skills
SAP