Manufacturing Management Associate at International Paper

Position Title: Manufacturing Management Associate Leadership Development ProgramPay Range: $82000 $92000**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 IPs short term incentive plan.Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time Physical Locations:Arden Hills MNAurora ILBay Minette ALBiglerville PACedar Rapids IADes Planes ILLexington KYMemphis TNMiddletown OHSan Antonio TXSalinas CASanta Fe Springs CAWheat Ridge COProgram 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 Manager 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 functionsDevelop knowledge of key manufacturing metrics and their impacts on the business; Seek opportunities to enhance performance to best in classLeading special projects and development of solutions related to safety process improvement quality capacity balance workflow planning and logistics issuesContinue to develop and improve safety systems to include ownership communication training recognition safety audits and behavioral based safety practicesLead teams of manufacturing personnel as appropriateWork with supervisors and operating teams to ensure continuous improvement through manufacturing reliability tools; facilitate task teams to address performance gaps at facilitySupport 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 objectivesCoaching training and engaging employees on process improvement and the impact on business resultsAssist Sales Representatives on customer interactions regarding capability product offerings quality systems and serviceActively participate in leadership development opportunities as presentedThe Qualifications Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring: Bachelors degree is required (preferably in Engineering or Business).Previous experience with a manufacturing company targeting 2-5 years. Candidates 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. 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 companyThe 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 youll see why our team members say theyre 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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis Tennessee USA and EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London UK we employ more than 65000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers we make the world safer and more productive one sustainable packaging solution at a sales for 2024 were $18.6 2025 International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North America and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting . 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 or .#LI-KY1Required Experience:IC Key Skills Portfolio Management,Wealth Management,Financial Services,Hybris,Microsoft Word,Banking,Cash Management,Data Management,Microsoft Powerpoint,Securities Law,Microsoft Excel,Internet Of Things Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1