Position Title: 

Quality Manager

 

Pay Rate:

$121,000 - $134,000

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:

Columbus Cellulose Fibers

IP – Columbus Mill

4335 Carson Road

Columbus MS  39701

662-243-4000

 

The Job You Will Perform:

Responsible for the overall quality of products produced at the Columbus Mill and accountable for keeping all departments informed about the quality assurance.

 

Daily Tasks:

Responsible for the overall quality of products produced at the Columbus Mill and accountable for keeping all departments informed about the quality assurance Ensure proper investigations and corrective actions take place in response to customer needs Manage processes, products and services that address customer needs, drive innovation, differentiate us from the competition, build loyal customers and improve our financial performance Integrate customer and market knowledge by implementing Market Based Value Creation principles Significantly reduce high and normal risk complaints Fully utilize Vision Systems, QScope/iAuditor and Metal Detectors systems Ensure product specs support meet customer expectations Maintain and support certification ISO 9001 quality system Support product innovation efforts, trials, projects and commercialization Participate in internal and external audits including mill, GCF, and customer audits Interface with the Lead Team, production departments, GCF business units, CTS representatives and customers regarding quality Monitor and ensure corrective and preventive actions implemented in response to complaints are effective and sustainable Oversee the execution of every action on the corrective action report in a timely manner

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

Successful candidate should have:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering or related field 10+ years’ experience in operations leadership, preferably in a Pulp & Paper Mill environment Six Sigma Green Belt preferred Experienced with site operations and product quality Demonstrated written and verbal communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills Strong computer knowledge and skills that include experience with Excel, Proficy, Pi, Parcview and Minitab

 

Key Competencies:

Customer focus, Managerial courage, Building effective teams, Managing through teams, Drive for results, Interpersonal savvy, Planning, Organizing, Decision quality, Business Acumen, Time management, Priority setting, Motivating others

 

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 and 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 120 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 leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.