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[Apply on International Paper’s careers site →](https://iazbqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/2004817) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [International Paper](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/) / Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader ## Job description ### Position Title Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader Pay Rate: $101,000 – 148,100 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 short –term incentive plan. ### Category/Shift Salaried Full-Time Physical Location: 238 Mays Bridge Road SW Rome, GA 30165 The Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader (AMEL) reports directly to the Manager of Manufacturing Excellence (MME) and will be assigned to the Utilities and Fibers areas at the Rome Mill. The Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader is directly responsible for the Manufacturing Excellence process, which includes year-over-year (YOY) continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, reliability and cost reduction. They are a dedicated resource for improvement projects in their assigned operating area or mill wide, as necessary. They coordinate project identification, evaluation, prioritization, and implementation to achieve year-over-year savings. The expectation is that a minimum of 70% of the AMEL’s time will involve activities related to Deliberate Improvement. The AMEL is responsible for developing future leaders for mill operations. They will have a varying number of Process Engineers reporting to them. The development process will include training, coaching and mentoring the engineers in mill operations and International Paper manufacturing excellence processes. ### The Job You Will Perform The Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader is responsible for: Engage team members in safety leadership and encourage/support safe work practices. Ensure ME principles are utilized for continuous improvement. Lead deliberate improvement project identification, development, prioritization and execution. Participate in A-Gap and R-Gap validation. Assist development of gap closure plans for identified opportunities to incorporate in the Budget + 4. Develop Early Career engineers as future operations and maintenance leaders. Lead/provide ME support to project teams on budget initiatives (deliberate and continuous). Support/mentor GB, YB, and WB trainees during certification. Lead GMS sub-element development in the area of Cost Reduction Support and assist with Pro Audits and other efforts collaborating with technology subject matter experts. Lead Area Strategy Deployment development and execution. Lead Monthly CR Alignment meetings with Power operations team to report out project updates, review and evaluate new project ideas, and check/adjust department deliberate/continuous improvement priorities. Provide area support for weekend duty coverage The Skills You Will Bring: It is required that the Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader role be filled by an individual with a strong manufacturing management background and a track record of achieving consistent results through systems and teams. B.S. in Engineering, Business, related degree or experience 5 or more years engineering experience, Manufacturing and continuous improvement preferred Manufacturing management experience (Area - Process Manager or Area Manager) Experience with continuous improvement concepts and tools Candidate will be expected to become IP Green Belt certified, if not already - Ability to engage stakeholders, coordinate with various resources, and develop and lead teams Possess good skills in written and oral communication, problem-solving, time management, conflict resolution and task group facilitation Possess strong computer knowledge and skills that include experience with spreadsheets, word processing, and Minitab (and/or other statistical analysis software) - Ability to collect, process, and analyze data for supporting troubleshooting efforts, assessing gaps/opportunities for improvement, quantity implemented process improvements/changes, and monitor process performance. Ability to excel with minimal supervision in a team environment ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 6, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 7, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 7, 2026 - Listed for: 1 day - Location: Rome, GA, United States - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $101,000 – 148,100[Apply on International Paper’s careers site →](https://iazbqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/2004817) ## Hiring at International Paper - Open jobs: 764 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All International Paper jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at International Paper ### [Area Process Manager- Utilities](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/jobs/3cb7e48a6d8f83816769/) Rome, GA, United States ### [Electrical Maintenance Associate (E&I)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/jobs/de256e208539f9df8802/) Rome, GA, United States ### [Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader - Power](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/jobs/1f09d17f1b7aa4ea1d42/) Selma, AL, United States ### [Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader - Pulp](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/jobs/9c1f3ae4839a25634401/) Selma, AL, United States ### [Aurora Box - Production Tech](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/jobs/ec17272f06c55ea3581f/) Aurora, IL, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Regional Manager, Manufacturing Excellence](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/6dc343c67504c0ddc1f4/) Eaton · Beachwood, Ohio, USA ### [Manufacturing Engineering & Operational Excellence Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/4d7f2a589820b1101467/) Eaton · Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA ### [Manufacturing Excellence Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/850c8f95f675fb10aef1/) Nestlé · Eau Claire, WI, US ### [Manufacturing Excellence Specialist (Analytics)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/3973c37fd5fbc2ee116c/) Nestlé · St. Joseph, MO, US ### [Manufacturing Excellence Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextpower/jobs/8895b70a6ffe2f2b3b55/) Nextpower · Mesa, Arizona - USA [Jobs in Rome, GA](/locations/us/ga/rome/)[Jobs in Georgia](/locations/us-ga/)[Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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