2 Manufacturing jobs in Vicksburg
Power Manufacturing Excellence Leader

39181 Vicksburg, Mississippi
International Paper
Posted 11 days ago
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Power Manufacturing Excellence Leader
Description:
What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people's lives, the planet and our company's performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
**Position Title:**
**Power Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader**
**Pay Rate** :
**(PL14)**
$101,000-134,600
_Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an_
_employee is ultimately placed in the pay range._
**Category/Shift** :
Salaried Exempt Full-Time
**Physical Location** :
3737 Highway 3
Redwood, MS 39156
**The Job You Will Perform:**
The Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader (AMEL) is a senior process engineer that reports directly to the Mill Manufacturing Excellence Leader (MME), and will be assigned to the Power Area at the Vicksburg Mill. The ME 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. The expectation is that a minimum of 75% of the ME Leader's time will involve activities related to Cost Reduction and Deliberate Improvement. The ME Leader must ensure close coordination with resources at all levels of the organization, including Business Unit Managers, Area Managers, and the "improve" resources, to ensure the department's improvement plan is coordinated and cohesive.
The AMEL is responsible for developing future leaders. They will have a varying number of REACH and 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.
**Key Accountabilities:**
The Manufacturing Excellence Leader is responsible for:
+ Engage team in safety leadership efforts and encourage/support safe work practices in mill
+ Ensure ME principles are properly utilized in daily operations for continuous improvement
+ Lead Cost Reduction/Deliberate Improvement project identification and execution in Business Unit
+ Support identification and validation of R-Gap and A-Gap opportunities in Business Unit
+ Assist MME and BUM in developing department's annual and long term gap closure plan for identified opportunities and incorporating in the Budget + 3
+ Drive mill initiatives in the department to engage employees in improvement/sustain activities
+ Lead/provide ME support to project teams on budget initiatives (deliberate and continuous)
+ Coordinates the identification, developmental, and successful implementation by results tracking of cost reduction opportunities, both capital and non-capital
+ Support/Mentor GB, YB and WB trainees during certification
+ Support RCFA champion for Power Area
+ Advocate for sustainable improvement practices and systems
+ Mentor and advocate to support department's 5S effort
+ Develop REACH engineers as future operations and maintenance leaders.
**Qualifications:**
+ It is required that the Manufacturing Excellence Leader role be filled by an individual with a strong
manufacturing management background and a track record of achieving consistent, significant results through systems and teams.
+ B.S. in Engineering, Business, related degree or experience
+ Manufacturing management experience (First Line Leader, Operations Maintenance Coordinator or Area Manager) is highly preferred
+ Experience with continuous improvement concepts and tools is required
+ Candidate will be expected to become IP Green Belt certified if not already
+ Possess good written and oral communication skills
+ Possess strong computer knowledge and skills that include experience with spreadsheets, wordprocessing, and Minitab (and/or other statistical analysis software)
**Key Competencies:**
Managerial Courage, Perspective, Motivating Others , Customer Focus, Learning on the Fly, Organizational
Agility, Interpersonal Savvy, Developing Others, Building Effective Teams, Process Management, Organizing,
Planning, Managing and Measuring Work, Presentation Skills, and Conflict Management.
**Compensation & Benefits:**
International Paper offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health care insurance, life insurance, 401k with company match, company-funded retirement savings account and company-paid disability coverage.
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 or ( .
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Description:
What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people's lives, the planet and our company's performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
**Position Title:**
**Power Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader**
**Pay Rate** :
**(PL14)**
$101,000-134,600
_Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an_
_employee is ultimately placed in the pay range._
**Category/Shift** :
Salaried Exempt Full-Time
**Physical Location** :
3737 Highway 3
Redwood, MS 39156
**The Job You Will Perform:**
The Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader (AMEL) is a senior process engineer that reports directly to the Mill Manufacturing Excellence Leader (MME), and will be assigned to the Power Area at the Vicksburg Mill. The ME 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. The expectation is that a minimum of 75% of the ME Leader's time will involve activities related to Cost Reduction and Deliberate Improvement. The ME Leader must ensure close coordination with resources at all levels of the organization, including Business Unit Managers, Area Managers, and the "improve" resources, to ensure the department's improvement plan is coordinated and cohesive.
The AMEL is responsible for developing future leaders. They will have a varying number of REACH and 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.
**Key Accountabilities:**
The Manufacturing Excellence Leader is responsible for:
+ Engage team in safety leadership efforts and encourage/support safe work practices in mill
+ Ensure ME principles are properly utilized in daily operations for continuous improvement
+ Lead Cost Reduction/Deliberate Improvement project identification and execution in Business Unit
+ Support identification and validation of R-Gap and A-Gap opportunities in Business Unit
+ Assist MME and BUM in developing department's annual and long term gap closure plan for identified opportunities and incorporating in the Budget + 3
+ Drive mill initiatives in the department to engage employees in improvement/sustain activities
+ Lead/provide ME support to project teams on budget initiatives (deliberate and continuous)
+ Coordinates the identification, developmental, and successful implementation by results tracking of cost reduction opportunities, both capital and non-capital
+ Support/Mentor GB, YB and WB trainees during certification
+ Support RCFA champion for Power Area
+ Advocate for sustainable improvement practices and systems
+ Mentor and advocate to support department's 5S effort
+ Develop REACH engineers as future operations and maintenance leaders.
**Qualifications:**
+ It is required that the Manufacturing Excellence Leader role be filled by an individual with a strong
manufacturing management background and a track record of achieving consistent, significant results through systems and teams.
+ B.S. in Engineering, Business, related degree or experience
+ Manufacturing management experience (First Line Leader, Operations Maintenance Coordinator or Area Manager) is highly preferred
+ Experience with continuous improvement concepts and tools is required
+ Candidate will be expected to become IP Green Belt certified if not already
+ Possess good written and oral communication skills
+ Possess strong computer knowledge and skills that include experience with spreadsheets, wordprocessing, and Minitab (and/or other statistical analysis software)
**Key Competencies:**
Managerial Courage, Perspective, Motivating Others , Customer Focus, Learning on the Fly, Organizational
Agility, Interpersonal Savvy, Developing Others, Building Effective Teams, Process Management, Organizing,
Planning, Managing and Measuring Work, Presentation Skills, and Conflict Management.
**Compensation & Benefits:**
International Paper offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health care insurance, life insurance, 401k with company match, company-funded retirement savings account and company-paid disability coverage.
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 or ( .
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Quality Control Engineer, Integrated Project Quality (IPQ)

39046 Vicksburg, Mississippi
Amazon
Posted 11 days ago
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The Quality Control Engineer (QCE) plays an essential role in AWS Data Center Capacity Delivery's (DCCD) Integrated Project Quality (IPQ) program. This position is responsible for overseeing and executing quality assurance and control (QAQC) processes throughout the lifecycle of data center construction projects, ensuring that all work meets AWS's high standards for quality, safety, and performance.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
1. Lead the implementation of QAQC processes throughout data center construction projects, from pre-design to turnover phases and beyond.
2. Review design documents and provide feedback on constructability, maintainability, and quality assurance measures.
3. Develop and maintain quality control plans, factory/field inspection checklists, and relevant documentation.
4. Conduct onsite QAQC inspections for installation activities, ensuring compliance with AWS standards and specifications.
5. Coordinate with third-party Quality Control Agents/Vendors (QCA) to ensure comprehensive QAQC.
6. Facilitate regular QC meetings with stakeholders to review and address quality-related issues.
7. Monitor and report on quality metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) throughout the project lifecycle.
8. Identify, document, and track quality defects or non-conformances, ensuring timely resolution.
9. Compile and deliver comprehensive quality control turnover packages for each project phase.
10. Conduct final quality reviews and walkthroughs with key stakeholders prior to project handover.
11. Facilitate knowledge transfer to end customers on QAQC processes and lessons learned.
12. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing quality data and proposing process enhancements.
13. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Construction Management, Commissioning, and Data Center Engineering Operations to ensure seamless project execution.
14. Stay current with industry best practices and AWS-specific quality standards, incorporating them into quality control processes.
About the team
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in quality control, construction management, or related field, preferably in data center or critical infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, mechanical and electrical systems, and quality control methodologies. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction quality control.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to various project sites across North and South America.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management software (e.g., Procore).
- Experience with data center infrastructure and critical systems or those with related complexity.
- Familiarity with AWS infrastructure and cloud computing concepts.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The Quality Control Engineer (QCE) plays an essential role in AWS Data Center Capacity Delivery's (DCCD) Integrated Project Quality (IPQ) program. This position is responsible for overseeing and executing quality assurance and control (QAQC) processes throughout the lifecycle of data center construction projects, ensuring that all work meets AWS's high standards for quality, safety, and performance.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
1. Lead the implementation of QAQC processes throughout data center construction projects, from pre-design to turnover phases and beyond.
2. Review design documents and provide feedback on constructability, maintainability, and quality assurance measures.
3. Develop and maintain quality control plans, factory/field inspection checklists, and relevant documentation.
4. Conduct onsite QAQC inspections for installation activities, ensuring compliance with AWS standards and specifications.
5. Coordinate with third-party Quality Control Agents/Vendors (QCA) to ensure comprehensive QAQC.
6. Facilitate regular QC meetings with stakeholders to review and address quality-related issues.
7. Monitor and report on quality metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) throughout the project lifecycle.
8. Identify, document, and track quality defects or non-conformances, ensuring timely resolution.
9. Compile and deliver comprehensive quality control turnover packages for each project phase.
10. Conduct final quality reviews and walkthroughs with key stakeholders prior to project handover.
11. Facilitate knowledge transfer to end customers on QAQC processes and lessons learned.
12. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing quality data and proposing process enhancements.
13. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Construction Management, Commissioning, and Data Center Engineering Operations to ensure seamless project execution.
14. Stay current with industry best practices and AWS-specific quality standards, incorporating them into quality control processes.
About the team
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in quality control, construction management, or related field, preferably in data center or critical infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, mechanical and electrical systems, and quality control methodologies. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction quality control.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to various project sites across North and South America.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management software (e.g., Procore).
- Experience with data center infrastructure and critical systems or those with related complexity.
- Familiarity with AWS infrastructure and cloud computing concepts.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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