[Hiring] Lean Project Lead @International Paper

Role Description

The Lean Project Lead will be responsible for deploying Daily Management at assigned plants, including:

  • Standing up the tiered meeting cadence and coaching shift leaders and supervisors.
  • Leading Gemba walk implementation and establishing routines.
  • Building and launching Visual Management boards using plain, plant-floor language.
  • Coaching hourly workers and frontline supervisors through structured Problem Solving.
  • Supporting installation and go-live of digital visual management tools.
  • Following standard work for the Early Deployment process.
  • Flagging risks, adoption gaps, or resource needs in real time.
  • Capturing site-level progress and hand-off readiness for reporting.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of hands-on plant, manufacturing, or operations experience (corrugated/packaging industry preferred).
  • Working knowledge of Daily Management, Gemba, Visual Management, and structured Problem Solving.
  • Ability to coach and build trust with hourly workers and frontline supervisors.
  • Comfort working independently at different sites and adapting to various plant cultures.
  • Basic comfort with digital visual management tools and installation logistics.
  • Willingness and ability to travel 80–85%, including regular site assignments.

Requirements

  • Experience in corrugated packaging, converting, or a similar high-mix manufacturing environment (preferred).
  • Prior experience standing up a site from scratch (greenfield) or leading a rapid-cycle deployment (preferred).
  • Exposure to FMEA or maintenance-linked problem solving (preferred).

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.

Company Description

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.

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