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International Paper
Manufacturing Management Associate Leadership Development Program
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What they do
An Operations and Maintenance Specialist works for a production plant or manufacturer. They may direct and coordinate the daily operations and maintenance of a facility in collaboration with leadership. May assist in establishing new system processes, such as improving production cost, product quality, policy and procedure implementation, material and inventory utilization, and operation efficiency.
$80,204 / year median in California
-7% projected decline
Job Description
- Job Description
Position Title:
- Manufacturing Management Associate - Leadership Development Program
Pay Range:
- $82,000 - $92,000 _Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities, and geographic location 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 short -term incentive plan._
Category/Shift:
- Salaried Full-Time
Physical Locations:
- _Applicants to this position will be considered at the following location(s):_
- + Gilroy, CA + Salinas, CA We are also hiring for this position in the locations below.
Program Overview:
- We are looking for motivated individuals
- who have a solid professional foundation and an interest in growing their career with our
- world-class manufacturing company
- . This program is intended to expand your knowledge and skills through a variety of hands-on manufacturing and business experiences and to
- develop you as a future leader
- in International Paper. The
- Manufacturing Management Associate Program
- offers a unique
- leadership pathway
- , with opportunities now available at several of our 160+ U.S. manufacturing plants. These facilities manufacture
- sustainable packaging solutions
- for local and national customers.
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•on 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 •
The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:
- + •Bachelor's degree•is required (preferably in Engineering or Business).
- Previous experience
- with a manufacturing company, targeting 2+ years + Candidate's
- ability to relocate
- is essential and translates to increased opportunities for selection and advancement. + Successful candidates will possess the
- leadership skills
- to command a team, the
- process management skills
- to drive results, and the ability to effectively
- manage
- multiple
- priorities
- and communicate within a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- About Us
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:
- Leadership training, promotional opportunities
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.
The Company You Will Join:
- International Paper (
NYSE:
IP;LSE:
IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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.- Job Identification
- 2003129
- Job Schedule
- Full time