Continuous Improvement Manager

International Paper•Conway, AR

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. Monitor and direct the performance of all manufacturing activities including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, inventories control, and meeting budgeted production metrics, while ensuring that all safety reliable methods are in place. 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 required.
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
Monitor and direct the performance of all manufacturing activities including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, inventories control, and meeting budgeted production metrics
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