Manufacturing Manager

Position Title:

Manufacturing Manager

Pay Rate :

$134,100 - $181,500

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:

Wooster Container

689 Palmer Street

Wooster, OH 44691

The Job You Will Perform:

• Provide leadership, coordination, and competencies that guide the manufacturing team and processes in the area 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 Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• BS/BA in Related Field or Equivalent Experience
• 5+ Years of industry experience (Corrugated packaging or comparable manufacturing industry)
• Prior experience in manufacturing leadership required
• In depth knowledge of corrugated packaging manufacturing processes and technology

• Functional/technical skills
• Action oriented
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Career ambition
• Command skills
• Directing others
• Motivating others
• Interpersonal savvy
• Organizing
• Drive for results
• Problem solving
• Process management
• Strategic agility
• Building effective teams

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 & 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 [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.

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