National Accounts Protein Designer
Posted on: 19 Jan 2022
Kansas City, MO
Job Description
We are committed to strengthening our people and the communities where we live and work using all resources responsibly and efficiently, and ensuring our businesses are safe, successful and sustainable for generations to come.
Purpose and Scope:
As a member of the Protein National Accounts organization, this position exists to increase IP’s profitability, market share and competitive advantage. This position impacts the CTA’s ROI by developing design solutions that impact corrugator trim ability, converting machine efficiencies, and customer satisfaction. This position must work in cooperation with internal technical organizations, lead design organizations, sales, customer service, manufacturing, management and customers. This position will be based in the market/field and is not required to be based in Memphis, but preferably in the Midwest.
Key Accountabilities:
•Supports protein segment to achieve market share in key identified markets
•Works to improve profitability on current business to ensure success
•Utilizes creativity & technical expertise to bring comprehensive solutions to effectively ensure customer success
•Provides customers and sales with prototypes of designs to ensure acceptance of solution utilizing the CAD software and entire division design support organization to achieve end results
•Participates in developing customer relationships by utilizing creative and technical skills
•Customer facing—this position requires extensive travel to both customer & IP facilities as needed
Knowledge and Experience:
•8+ years corrugated box design experience
•4 years protein business and market knowledge
•Bachelor’s degree in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
•Thorough understanding of container facility and corrugated manufacturing processes
•Strong computer skills utilizing CAD software
•Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
•Quick turn-around ability; needs to be very responsive
•Creative thinker
•Flexible team player with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Key Competencies and Skills:
•Business Acumen
•Customer Focus
•Action Oriented
•Problem Solving
•Priority Setting
•Decision Making
•Communication Skills
•Presentation Skills
International Paper
Memphis, TN
International Paper Company operates as a paper and packaging company primarily in North America, Europe, Latin America, North Africa, India, and Russia. It operates through three segments: Industrial Packaging, Global Cellulose Fibers, and Printing Papers. The Industrial Packaging segment manufactures containerboards, including linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating Kraft. The Global Cellulose Fibers segment provides fluff, market, and specialty pulps that are used in absorbent hygiene products, tissue and paper products, and non-absorbent end applications.
The Printing Papers segment produces printing and writing papers, such as uncoated papers for end-use applications comprising brochures, pamphlets, greeting cards, books, annual reports, and direct mail, as well as envelopes, tablets, business forms, and file folders. It sells its uncoated papers under the Hammermill, Springhill, Williamsburg, Postmark, Accent, Great White, Chamex, Ballet, Rey, Pol, and Svetocopy brands. The company sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and paper distributors. International Paper Company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
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IndustryWarehouse/Packaging
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No. of Employees53, 000
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Jobs Posted1138
