Continuous Improvement Manager

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Continuous Improvement ManagerPay Rate$101,000 to $134,600 (USCORE)Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities 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 annual incentive plan.Category/ShiftSalaried Full-TimePhysical Location:2626 Co Rd 71Butler, IN 46721The Job You Will PerformThe Continuous Improvement Manager (CIM) is responsible for establishing and sustaining a high-performing operating environment that embeds continuous improvement principles across the manufacturing facility. This role provides strategic leadership for quality systems, safety performance, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. The CIM partners closely with plant leadership to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.Lead the development and execution of continuous improvement strategies across manufacturing operations. Drive adoption and effective use of manufacturing reliability and continuous improvement tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, problem-solving methodologies) to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost. Coach and influence supervisors and operating teams to build capability, accountability, and ownership of performance metrics. The CIM will manage a manufacturing department and be responsible for leading a team of supervisors to achieve operational goals. Provide support by leading the plant safety team. Also, support safety initiatives such as safety audits, incident investigations and safety orientation for new hires. Must understand OHSA/EPA regulations. Provide overall leadership and governance of plant quality systems, ensuring alignment with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.Manage internal audit programs, including audit scheduling, execution, corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement of audit outcomesActively participate in the New Item process, as well as Customer audits and communication. Maintain knowledge of customer specific quality testing, expectations, and requirements.The Skills You Will BringBachelor’s degree required.5–10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, quality, or continuous improvement leadership roles. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, implementing and managing high performance work systems and teams Knowledge of and compliance with local and corporate policiesBuilds Effective Teams Business InsightDrives ResultsCustomer FocusManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesAbout UsThe 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 petsThe Career You Will BuildLeadership training, promotional opportunitiesThe Impact You Will MakeWe 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 ExperienceInternational 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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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.