Corrugator Specialist

International Paper•United States,

6h•$140,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

The Corrugator Specialist is a full-time position in the Operational Excellence Blackshirt Group, reporting to the Operational Excellence Corrugator Team Lead. This job requires full-time North American travel, Monday morning through Friday afternoon, an average of 45 weeks per year.

Requirements

10+ years industry/corrugator experience at all levels of operations
5+ years' experience with corrugated machine mechanical & electrical installation and troubleshooting
Associates degree minimum or B.S. in a technical discipline
Experience with automated corrugator control systems, particularly Copar & Qualitek systems
Proficient in the development and delivery of technical training
Experience with corrugators planning responsibilities using Kiwiplan
Knowledge of corrugating machinery from various manufacturers
Ability to engage corrugator employees and manufacturing plant leaders
Continuous improvement mindset - understanding the business metrics of safety, quality, productivity, costs, and work to improve operational results

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with OEMs for corrugator equipment is highly desired

Responsibilities

Active involvement with process improvement efforts and continued training of operating crews
Diagnosing chronic equipment failures and advising on corrective actions
Acting as a liaison between equipment suppliers and adhesive vendors to ensure their products and services are meeting facility and division specifications
Identifying root causes for quality and productivity non-conformances and assisting corrugating teams with corrective actions
Mastering all corrugating aspects of the IP Manufacturing Reliability System. Developing and delivering MRS – related curriculum at regional and national workshops
Educate and coach manufacturing plants on usage of systems, process and tools related to centerlining and inspection SPIs
Advise plants on preventive/predictive maintenance plans in an effort to keep corrugator equipment in peak operating condition
Involvement with new capital installations and assisting operating crews with training and start up
Coach corrugator supervisors on technical and leadership aspects of managing and engaging an operating crew
Responsible for working with plant teams to show demonstrated improvement in corrugator department performance (uptime, speeds, waste) across the Packaging Solutions North America