Position Title:

Converting Specialist

Pay Rate: PL 15-16

$140,000 - $170,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Remote – Needs to be near major airport

The Converting Specialist is a full-time position in the Operational Excellence Blackshirt Group, reporting to the Operational Excellence Converting Team Lead. This job requires full-time North American travel, Monday morning through Friday afternoon, an average of 45 weeks per year.

The Job You Will Perform:

Active involvement with process improvement efforts and continued training of operating crew
Diagnosing chronic equipment failures and advising on corrective actions.
Acting as a liaison between equipment suppliers to ensure their products and services are meeting facility and division specifications
Identifying root causes for quality and productivity non-conformances and assisting converting teams with corrective actions
Mastering all converting aspects of the IP Manufacturing Reliability System. Developing and delivering MRS – related curriculum at regional and national workshops.
Educate and coach manufacturing plants on usage of systems, process and tools related to centerlining and inspection SPIs
Advise plants on preventive/predictive maintenance plans in an effort to keep converting equipment in peak operating condition
Involvement with new capital installations and assisting operating crews with training and start up
Coach converting supervisors on technical and leadership aspects of managing and engaging an operating crew
Responsible for working with plant teams to show demonstrated improvement in converting department performance (uptime, speeds, waste} across the Packaging Solutions North America

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

10+ years industry/converting experience at all levels of operations
5+ years' experience with converting machine mechanical & electrical installation and troubleshooting
Associates degree minimum or B.S. in a technical discipline
Prior experience working with OEMs and various converting equipment is highly desired
Proficient in the development and delivery of technical training
Knowledge of converting machinery from various manufacturers
Ability to engage converting employees and manufacturing plant leaders
Continuous improvement mindset - understanding the business metrics of safety, quality, productivity, costs, and work to improve operational results

Key Competencies:

Business Acumen
Customer Focus
Action Oriented
Problem Solving
Priority Setting
Project Management
Decision Making
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Drive for results
Motivating others
Time management

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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

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