Area Process Manager – Paper

International Paper; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Prattville, Alabama seeks an Area Process Manager Paper to lead the day-to-day operation of a paper machine, guiding safety, quality, productivity and reliability.

You will manage salaried and hourly staff, develop procedures, train teams, and work with mill leaders to optimize production. The role requires five years in paper machine operations and five years of leadership, plus a engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Paper Machine Operations.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated safety record and leadership in safety initiatives.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of a paper machine to meet safety, quality, and reliability targets.
• Develop SOPs and training materials for Finished Products.
• Drive cost reductions and capital optimization to lower cost per ton.
• Coordinate with mill leadership to optimize production plans.
• Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Paper machine ops

Management experience

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description Position Title: Area Process Manager Paper Pay Rate $130,000 -$180,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.Category/Shift Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location :

100 Jensen Road

Prattville, Al

The Job You Will Perform

The Prattville Mill is currently seeking an Area Process Manager Paper. The mill produces linerboard and currently employs approximately 600 people.

The Area Process Manager will assist with managing the day-to-day operation of a paper machine. Provide leadership in a goals-oriented environment to deliver target results in the areas of safety, environmental, quality, productivity, employee engagement, and reliability excellence. Manage the performance and development of salaried and hourly members by setting clear expectations and standards of performance through effective one to ones. This position is responsible for safety, quality, environmental compliance, employee engagement, process productivity, efficiency, reliability, and area financial performance. Responsibilities will also include the direction of technical resources and process experts who support the area.

The Area Process Manager will work closely with a variety of different leaders within the department and mill.

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety, quality, Operational and Reliability results
• Develop tools and systems to maintain compliance with all applicable environmental permitting and ensure all environmental compliance systems are reliable and accurate
• Manage training processes in Finished Products in alignment with GMTI to ensure a pool of highly skilled team members
• Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials
• Support engagement processes to ensure the crews have ownership
• Coordinate within the Finished Products Business Unit and other business units to optimize area production to meet the needs of the department and the mill, including process balances as needed (e.g. upset conditions and outages)
• Complete technical process evaluations and improvements
• Seek out and implement best practices using teams, databases, vendors, and other technical resources
• Support the manufacturing work systems (MWS) process to prioritize and plan daily work, routine outages, and annual outages including operational, maintenance, and contractor tasks
• Be active leader in identifying the capital needs, cost reduction initiatives and implementation to drive lower cost /ton
• Provide support for budgeting cycle targeted at delivering year over year savings
• Lead efforts and responsibility for daily production goals and quality specifications

The Skills You Will Bring

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Paper Machine Operations.
• A minimum of five (5) years of management experience
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related field required or equivalent experience in Paper Machine Operations.
• A demonstrated record of safety commitment and results.
• Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Quickly develop thorough knowledge of mill equipment and systems
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with groups and individuals at all levels
• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

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. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

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 [e-mail] or [phone].