Manufacturing Management Associate – Leadership Development Program – Leadership Development

Job Description

Manufacturing Management Associate – Leadership Development Program | International Paper

The Tone:
This is a full-time leadership development program at International Paper, located primarily in Crawfordsville, IN, with relocation opportunities across various U.S. manufacturing plants. The company is a world-class manufacturing organization that creates sustainable packaging solutions for customers globally. This role is crucial for developing future leaders who will expand their knowledge and skills through hands-on manufacturing and business experiences, contributing to the company’s continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Crawfordsville, IN
• Pay: $82000–$92000 yearly
• Mission: To expand knowledge and skills through hands-on manufacturing and business experiences to develop future leaders within the company.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participate in structured rotations across manufacturing, customer service, planning, maintenance, safety, and sales to gain broad operational knowledge.
• Analyze key manufacturing metrics and identify opportunities to enhance performance, striving for best-in-class results.
• Lead specialized projects focused on developing solutions for safety, process improvement, quality, capacity balance, workflow, and logistics issues.
• Supervise and coach manufacturing personnel, driving continuous improvement initiatives and addressing performance gaps.
• Assist sales representatives in customer interactions regarding product capabilities, offerings, quality, and service.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Engineering or Business, for a leadership development role.
• Experience: 2+ years of previous experience with a manufacturing company.
• Skills: Demonstrated leadership capabilities to guide a team, strong process management skills to achieve results, effective management of multiple priorities, and clear communication within a collaborative manufacturing environment.
• Bonus: Ability to relocate is essential for increased opportunities for selection and advancement.