Manufacturing Management Associate

International Paper•El Paso, TX

4d•$65,100 - $86,800

About The Position

This role involves active participation in various rotations within manufacturing, customer service, planning, maintenance, environmental, safety, sales, and front-line supervision, as well as other managerial and administrative functions. The associate will develop knowledge of key manufacturing metrics and their impacts on the business, seeking opportunities to enhance performance. Responsibilities include leading special projects and developing solutions for safety, process improvement, quality, capacity balance, workflow, planning, and logistics issues. The role also focuses on developing and improving safety systems, leading manufacturing personnel teams, working with supervisors and operating teams to ensure continuous improvement through manufacturing reliability tools, and supporting the implementation of standard division systems and tools. The associate will assist in plant operations, troubleshooting, process improvement, and equipment upgrades. Additionally, the role involves coaching, training, and engaging employees in process improvement and its business impact, assisting Sales Representatives with customer interactions, and actively participating in leadership development opportunities. A strong understanding of food-safe packaging products and commitment to maintaining a food-safe processing environment is essential.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience with a manufacturing company
A college degree (or equivalent experience)
Candidate’s ability to relocate is desired and translates to increased opportunities for selection and advancement.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
Successful candidates will have process management skills, a drive for results, command skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, leadership skills, communication skills, computer skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Active participation in rotations related to manufacturing, customer service, planning, maintenance, environmental, safety, sales, front line supervision as well as other managerial and administrative functions
Develop knowledge of key manufacturing metrics and their impacts on the business; Seek opportunities to enhance performance to best in class
Leading special projects and development of solutions related to safety, process improvement, quality, capacity balance, workflow, planning and logistics issues
Continue to develop and improve safety systems to include ownership, communication, training, recognition, safety audits and behavioral based safety practices
Lead teams of manufacturing personnel as appropriate
Work with supervisors and operating teams to ensure continuous improvement through manufacturing reliability tools; Facilitate task teams to address performance gaps at facility
Support and implementation of standard division systems and tools to accomplish operating objectives.
Assist in plant operations, troubleshooting, process improvement, and equipment upgrades to achieve facility objectives
Coaching, training and engaging employees in process improvement and the impact on business results
Assist Sales Representatives on customer interactions regarding capability, product offerings, quality, systems and service
Actively participate in leadership development opportunities as presented
Understands the importance of producing food-safe packaging products and committing to contributing and maintaining this facility as a food-safe processing environment. This commitment includes operational methods and personnel practices, maintenance practices, and cleaning practices involved in the everyday production of food contact products.