Area Process Manager-Paper

International Paper•Henderson, KY

30d•$125,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Process Manager is responsible for achieving business results in his/her area, providing leadership to all facets of the production process, and helping to build and support a high-performance work system. The APM champions the IP Way while supporting and exemplifying the vision and organizational values of International Paper Henderson Mill.

Requirements

Previous team leader/supervisory, project management, etc. experience in the paper industry (two to five years)
Experience in working with Maintenance and Engineering in Optimization projects and work orders
Proven record of leading safe work practices
Experience in setting good manufacturing practices and developing administrative and operative systems, including area goals and budgets, using the appropriate, reliable and sustainable methods
Ability to fully utilize and build partnerships with external resources like IP Technology and suppliers

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred or 3 years of previous leadership experience
Safety Leadership Certified
First Line Leader Certification
Experience working in High Performance Work System
Leadership experience working in a quality focused environment
Knowledge of and leadership in paper mill safety practices
Excellent skills in organizing, planning, priority setting, and time management, with proven ability to adapt to sudden changes in the work environment
Yellow/Green Belt Certification
Microsoft Project knowledge

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility for managing the PM and Winder systems.
Leads efforts in key focus areas including safety, production and cost efficiencies, reliability, team member engagement, and environmental, to achieve or exceed targeted performance.
Lead the area to operational excellence through superior manufacturing techniques, application of ME tools and principles, total quality principles, and application of IP’s Reliability Roadmap tools.
Provides leadership and resources to support engagement and a high performance work team. Ensure development and implementation of manufacturing systems; including use of sustainability tools such as Trouble/Cause/Correction (TCC) and Centerlining.
Lead a total quality management process, which will assure the highest quality production and customer standards, which meet environmental requirements.
Develops, maintains, and uses sustainable methods for all processes and improvements.
Participate in the development of the budget and capital plan processes for area(s).
Lead area efforts in year-over-year cost improvement and supports the development and implementation of associated projects.
Collaborate with FLL’s to ensure team member relations, efforts and processes are in place that maximize motivation and the desire to work at the Henderson Mill.
Communicate and lead the application of facility policies and standards.
Manages the PM and Winder areas’ goal setting and performance management consistent with company and mill direction.
Coordinate daily operations between shift teams with a focus on process optimization.
Help prioritize daily and scheduled shutdown maintenance.
Work with suppliers to form good partnership relations and maximize TCO value.
Champions safety efforts by modeling and maintaining an environment of safe work practices and proactive approach to safety management.
Champions and fulfills area specific 5S expectations.
Understand and meets internal and external customer requirements.
Develop, maintain, and use reliable methods for all processes and their improvements.
Manage the communication efforts to support all of the above.