Process Improvement Manager (PIM)

International Paper•Chicago, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Improvement Manager (PIM) is responsible for establishing an operating environment that embraces continuous improvement processes. This role leads facility efforts in quality through the management of all quality systems and facilitates plant safety committee and initiatives. The PIM will collaborate with supervisors and operating teams to enhance manufacturing and quality systems, utilizing manufacturing reliability tools to achieve operating objectives. Additionally, the PIM supports safety initiatives, manages internal auditing processes, monitors tracking incidents and credits, and actively participates in new item processes, customer audits, and communication, while maintaining knowledge of customer-specific quality testing, expectations, and requirements.

Requirements

2 - 4 years of manufacturing experience in a corrugated and 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.
Builds Effective Teams
Business Insight
Drives Results
Courage
Customer Focus
Manages Complexity
Optimizes Work Processes
Must understand OHSA/EPA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Responsible for successfully 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, while emphasizing use of manufacturing reliability tools to accomplish operating objectives.
Provide support by leading the plant safety team.
Support safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations and safety orientation for new hires.
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.