Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader - Power

International Paper•Selma, AL

2d•$108,200 - $144,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader provides visible, active leadership in safety and continuous improvement for the assigned area at the Selma, Alabama mill. The role identifies and delivers sustainable cost savings through initiatives aligned with year-over-year mill cost reduction goals, supports cost-reduction capital projects and budgeting, and implements systems to sustain results. The leader develops Manufacturing Excellence skills among salaried and hourly employees, helps develop college hires into ME Engineers, pursues ME certifications, and shares best practices across the mill, business unit, and company. The position partners with ME leaders and operating and maintenance leaders, influences Business Unit operations teams to adopt ME systems and processes, and supports area 5S programs, projects, and audits. It also provides field-day and annual-outage support, handles weekend duty assignments when needed, and fulfills a weekend duty team leadership role for the assigned department. The role is based at 601 County Road 78 in Selma, Alabama. International Paper describes a culture emphasizing safety, employee well-being, inclusion, and respect. The company offers leadership training and promotional opportunities, along with a benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement plans.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in operations, maintenance, and/or engineering in a paper manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
International Paper Manufacturing Excellence certification of Green or Black belt is required.
Instill safety as a core value and communicate a shared vision for safety.
Quickly develop thorough knowledge of mill equipment and systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with groups and individuals at all levels.
Engage all team members in the area, department, and mill in an inclusive manner.
Use the International Paper Change Process to drive change.
Work effectively independently or as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.

Nice To Haves

Additional Lean/Six Sigma certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results.
Identify and deliver sustainable cost savings through deliberate, continuous improvement initiatives aligned with year-over-year mill cost reduction goals.
Train salaried and hourly employees to develop Manufacturing Excellence skills in the department and/or mill.
Work within the group to develop college hires (REACH) into Manufacturing Excellence Engineers.
Achieve Manufacturing Excellence certifications, including White, Yellow, Green, Black, and Master Black.
Maintain strong relationships with other Manufacturing Excellence leaders and operating and maintenance department leaders.
Influence Business Unit operations teams to incorporate Manufacturing Excellence systems and processes to sustain improvements.
Support operations through field-day and annual-outage support and weekend duty assignments when needed.
Identify and implement Manufacturing Excellence best practices from across the mill, business, and company.
Support the area's 5S program and drive improvement projects, audit systems, and results.
Support development and implementation of cost-reduction capital projects.
Implement systems to improve and sustain results.
Fulfill the weekend duty team leadership role for the assigned department.
Support the budgeting cycle to deliver year-over-year savings.