Process Improvement Manager

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title:

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:

Indianapolis, IN

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for process management in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in the production department, while overseeing the daily routine of producing quality corrugated products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist with new hire orientation and ongoing functional training of production employees.
• Maintain daily plant housekeeping standards by assuring the use of established procedures.
• Maintain high levels of product and service quality in the finishing and shipping departments through actively assisting in the development, implementation, use, auditing, and improvement of standard reliable methods and procedures.
• Lead efforts to address and resolve quality concerns. Communicate with operations, customers, and sales to ensure quality expectations are met.
• Assist with identifying people needs and issues in the plant and assure effective resolution of identified issues and needs.
• Utilize employee involvement and empowerment principles to create teamwork and optimize utilization of resources.
• Participate in the development of capital and project spending plans and activities.
• Responsible for inventory control and monitoring of stock levels, as well as securing vendors as needed.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Five years of operations experience in corrugated manufacturing preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent planning, organizing, time management and delegation skills
• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Functional/technical skills
• Action orientation
• Interpersonal savvy
• Drive for results
• Problem solving ability
• Process management skills
• Strategic agility

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 and development (including tuition reimbursement), student loan repayment Assistance, and voluntary benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

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) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Indianapolis  IN  46241