<p>Position Title:</p> <p>Continuous Improvement Manager</p> <p>Pay Rate:</p> <p>$101,000 - $134,600 (USCORE)</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Category/Shift:</p> <p>Salaried Full-Time</p> <p>Physical Location:</p> <p>Conway Graphics</p> <p>730 Enterprise Avenue</p> <p>Conway, AR 72032</p> <p>The Job You Will Perform:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Responsible for successfully establishing an operating environment that embraces the continuous improvement process. The CIM is also responsible for leading the facility efforts in quality through management of all quality systems, and facilitation of the plant safety committee and initiatives.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide support by leading the plant safety team. Also, support safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations and safety orientation for new hires. Must understand OSHA/EPA regulations.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage internal auditing processes.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor Tracking Incidents and Credits System status and reporting.</p> </li><li> <p>Actively participate in the New Item process, as well as Customer audits and communication. Maintain knowledge of customer specific quality testing, expectations, and requirements.</p> </li></ul> <p>The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree required.</p> </li><li> <p>3-5 years' experience manufacturing experience; preferably in a corrugated or converting environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, implementing and managing high performance work systems and teams</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of and compliance with local and corporate policies</p> </li><li> <p>Process Management</p> </li><li> <p>Drive for Results</p> </li><li> <p>Building Effective Teams</p> </li><li> <p>Command Skills</p> </li><li> <p>Customer Focus</p> </li><li> <p>Managing through Systems</p> </li><li> <p>Problem Solving</p> </li><li> <p>Business Acumen</p> </li></ul>