Manufacturing Management Associate Description: **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:** Arden Hills, MN Aurora, IL Bay Minette, MS Biglerville, PA Cedar Rapids, IA Des Planes, IL Lexington, KY Memphis, TN Middletown, OH Mt. Vernon, OH San Antonio, TX Salinas, CA Santa Fe Springs, CA Wheat Ridge, CO **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 Manager 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** **development** **opportunities** as presented **The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:** + **Bachelor’s degree** is required (preferably in Engineering or Business). + **Previous experience** with a manufacturing company, targeting 2-5 years. + Candidate’s **ability to relocate** is essential and translates to increased opportunities for selection and advancement. + Successful candidates will possess the **leadership skills** to command a team, the **process management skills** to drive results, and the ability to effectively **manage multiple priorities** and communicate within a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. **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:** 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 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) 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. Additional information can be found by visiting 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._** \#LI-KY1 Share this job: Location: MEMPHIS, TN, US, 38197DES PLAINES, IL, US, 60018Cedar Rapids, IA, US, 52402BAY MINETTE, AL, US, 36507Aurora, IL, US, 60504Mount Vernon, OH, US, 43050ARDEN HILLS, MN, US, 55112Santa Fe Springs, CA, US, 90670LEXINGTON, KY, US, 40509San Antonio, TX, US, 78219Middletown, OH, US, 45042Biglerville, PA, US, 17307Salinas, CA, US, 93901Wheat Ridge, CO, US, 80033 Category: Manufacturing Date: Oct 10, 2025 If you are not finding suitable opportunities, please click below to join our talent community!