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Manufacturing Management Associate – Leadership Development Program

International Paper
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2026
💰 $92,000/yr($82,000/yr$92,000/yr)

About the role

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):

  • Lincoln, IL

  • Omaha, NE

  • St. Joseph, MO

 

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

  • Gilroy, CA

  • Lexington, SC

  • Middletown, OH

  • Murfreesboro, TN

  • Reading, PA

  • Salinas, CA

  • Sealy, TX

  • Shakopee, MN

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 d

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