**Position Title**:
Process Improvement Manager
**Category/Shift**:
Salaried Full-Time
**The Job You Will Perform**:
- Responsible for successfully establishing an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process. The PIM is also responsible for leading the facility efforts in quality through management of all quality systems, and facilitation of the plant safety committee and initiatives.
- Collaborate with supervisors and operating teams to gain insights into manufacturing processes and enhance them. Additionally, provide training on quality systems, with a focus on utilizing manufacturing reliability tools to achieve operational goals.
- Provide EHS support by participating on the plant safety team. Also, support safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations and safety orientation for new hires. _Must understand OHSA/EPA regulations._
- Manage internal auditing processes.
- Monitor Tracking Incidents and Credits System while also providing system status updates and reports_. _Additionally, conduct root cause analysis as required._
- Actively participate in the New Item process, as well as food safety audits, customer audits, and communication. Maintain knowledge of customer specific quality testing, expectations, and requirements.
- Maintain a positive relationship with customers and sales group.
**The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring**:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 3-5 years manufacturing experience; preferably in a corrugated or converting environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, implementing and managing high performance work systems and teams
- Knowledge of and compliance with local and corporate policies
- _Process Management_
- _Drive for Results_
- _Building Effective Teams_
- _Command Skills_
- _Customer Focus_
- _Managing through Systems_
- _Problem Solving_
- _Business Acumen_
- _Bilingual_
**The Benefits You Will Enjoy**:
- International Paper offers a health and welfare benefits package._
**The Career You Will Build**:
Manufacturing 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.
**The Company You Will Join**:
International Paper es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades, Nuestros principales valores: Compromiso, Responsabilidad, Respeto, Excelencia.