Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

Position Title:

Manufacturing Manager

Pay Rate :


$118,400 - $157,800


Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities 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 annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift :


Salaried Full-Time


Physical Location:

Three Rivers, MI

The Job You Will Perform:

• Provide leadership, coordination, and competencies that guide the manufacturing team and processes in the area of safety, productivity, housekeeping, customer satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and people systems; while promoting continuous improvement and the use of reliable methods within the manufacturing organization.
• Responsible for the development and achievement of the manufacturing business plan and overall cost effectiveness of the manufacturing operation.
• Monitor and direct the performance of all manufacturing activities including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, inventories control, and meeting budgeted production metrics, while ensuring that all safety 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 that all management, manufacturing, maintenance, and human resources systems are current and effectively utilized, and improved where possible.
• Ensure that all manufacturing processes run in accordance with EPA regulations.
• Actively involved in the development of employees through training, coaching, and performance review feedback.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• BS/BA in Related Field or Equivalent Experience
• 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/technical skills
• Interpersonal savvy
• Manages Ambiguity
• Manages Complexity
• Organizes Work Processes
• Resourcefulness
• Strategic Mindset

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities


The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.


The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.


The Company You Will Join:


International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.


International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.