Manufacturing Manager

International Paper•Maryland Heights, MO

19d•$118,400 - $157,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager provides leadership, coordination, and expertise to guide manufacturing teams and processes in safety, productivity, housekeeping, customer satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and people systems. The role promotes continuous improvement and reliable methods throughout the manufacturing organization. The manager develops and achieves the manufacturing business plan and is accountable for the overall cost effectiveness of the operation. The role monitors and directs manufacturing activities—including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, inventory control, and production metrics—while ensuring safe and reliable methods are in place. The manager implements systems that drive manufacturing improvements, leads and develops work teams, maintains and improves management, manufacturing, maintenance, and human resources systems, and ensures processes comply with EPA regulations. This is a salaried, full-time position based in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The role offers a stated annual pay range of $118,400–$157,800, with placement determined by factors including experience, skills, and abilities. It is eligible for participation in the company's annual incentive plan.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of industry experience.
In-depth knowledge of corrugated packaging manufacturing processes and technology.
Action oriented.
Builds effective teams.
Career ambition.
Courage.
Directs work.
Drives engagement.
Drives results.
Functional and technical skills.
Interpersonal savvy.
Manages ambiguity.
Manages complexity.
Organizes work processes.
Resourcefulness.
Strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coordination, and competencies to guide manufacturing teams and processes in safety, productivity, housekeeping, customer satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and people systems.
Promote continuous improvement and the use of reliable methods within the manufacturing organization.
Develop and achieve the manufacturing business plan and manage the overall cost effectiveness of the manufacturing operation.
Monitor and direct manufacturing activities, including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, inventory control, and achievement of budgeted production metrics.
Ensure safety and reliable methods are in place.
Implement and maintain systems to drive manufacturing improvements.
Lead, coach, motivate, and engage work teams to accomplish operational objectives.
Ensure management, manufacturing, maintenance, and human resources systems are current, effectively used, and improved where possible.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with EPA regulations.
Develop employees through training, coaching, and performance review feedback.