[Hiring] Converting Specialist @International Paper

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability.
• 401(k) with company-funded retirement contributions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement).
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.