Continuous Improvement Manager

International Paper • Garden City, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for successfully establishing an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process. The CIM 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.
Work with supervisors and operating teams to understand and improve manufacturing and quality systems, while emphasizing use of manufacturing reliability tools to accomplish operating objectives.
Provide support by leading 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 status and reporting.
Actively participate in the New Item process, as well as Customer audits and communication. Maintain knowledge of customer specific quality testing, expectations, and requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years experience 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

Responsibilities

• Establishing an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process
• Leading the facility efforts in quality through management of all quality systems
• Facilitation of the plant safety committee and initiatives
• Work with supervisors and operating teams to understand and improve manufacturing and quality systems
• Emphasizing use of manufacturing reliability tools to accomplish operating objectives
• Leading the plant safety team
• Support safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations and safety orientation for new hires
• Understanding OHSA/EPA regulations
• Manage internal auditing processes
• Monitor Tracking Incidents and Credits System status and reporting
• Actively participate in the New Item process, as well as Customer audits and communication
• Maintain knowledge of customer specific quality testing, expectations, and requirements

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level