Manufacturing Management Associate – Leadership Development Program
At a glance
Junior Learning & Development role at IP Global Career Site. Gilroy · full-time · $82,000–$92,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Rotate through plant functions such as production, customer service, maintenance, safety and sales to build operating experience
- Track manufacturing measures and pursue changes that improve performance, quality, workflow, capacity or logistics
- Strengthen safety practices through training, audits, clear communication and employee involvement
- Lead plant teams and improvement projects, using reliability tools to address performance gaps
- Support daily plant operations, equipment upgrades and customer discussions about products, quality and service
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree is required, with engineering or business preferred
- You have prior manufacturing-company experience, with the target set at two or more years
- You can lead teams, manage processes and competing priorities, and communicate effectively in a collaborative setting
Who this fits
This role suits an early-career candidate seeking broad plant experience and a path toward manufacturing leadership. You must be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is available. The work is full-time and salaried.
From the employer
Position Title:
Manufacturing Management Associate – Leadership Development Program
Pay Range:
$82,000 – $92,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities, and geographic location will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short –term incentive plan.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Locations:
Applicants to this position will be considered at the following location(s):
Gilroy, CA
Salinas, CA
We are also hiring for this position in the locations below. Please visit internationalpaper.com/careers to apply for additional openings.
Atglen, PA
Atlanta, GA
Aurora, IL
Bell, CA
Binghamton, NY
Columbia, SC
Crawfordsville, IN
Dallas, TX
Fort Smith, AR
Lexington, SC
Lincoln, IL
Middletown, OH
Murfreesboro, TN
Reading, PA
Carrollton North, TX
St. Joseph, MO
Relocation assistance is available.
Program Overview:
We are looking for motivated individuals who have a solid professional foundation and an interest in growing their career with our world-class manufacturing company. This program is intended to expand your knowledge and skills through a variety of hands-on manufacturing and business experiences and to develop you as a future leader in International Paper.
The Manufacturing Management Associate Program offers a unique leadership pathway, with opportunities now available at several of our 160+ U.S. manufacturing plants. These facilities manufacture sustainable packaging solutions for local and national customers.
The Job You Will Perform:
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 on 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
The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:
Bachelor’s degree is required (preferably in Engineering or Business).
Previous experience with a manufacturing company, targeting 2+ years
Candidate’s ability to relocate is essential and translates to increased opportunities for selection and advancement.
Successful candidates will possess the leadership skills to command a team, the process management skills to drive results, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and communicate within a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.