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Complex Process Improvement Manager

International Paper
Madison, OH; Byesville, OH; Buffalo, NY; St. Anthony, IN Posted Oct 16, 2026
On-siteUSD 84,000 - 110,000 / year

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Complex Process Improvement Manager

Madison, OH, United States and 3 more

Job Description

Position Title: Complex Process Improvement Manager

Pay Rate: $84,000 - $110,000 (USCORE)

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: Madison, OH

Byesville, OH, Buffalo, NY and St. Anthony, IN

The Job You Will Perform:

  • Responsible for successfully establishing an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process. The Complex PIM is also responsible for leading the facility efforts in quality through process implementation and troubleshooting with local plants
  • SME around the troubleshooting and efficiency improvements for our Specialty Folder Gluers. As this competency develops may support other complexes
  • In collaboration with Complex GM will provide leadership in RCCM process
  • Developing and helping implement plans for measurable improvement on key machine centers to drive operational improvements
  • Prepare plants for various audits and lead the audit team at the plant during audits
  • 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.
  • Also, support safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations and safety orientation for new hires.
  • Monitor Tracking Incidents and Credits System status and reporting.
  • Travel across 4 plants needed – 50% travel

Skills You Will Bring:

  • Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience; required in industry 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

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: Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

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 120 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join: International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion.

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