Area Process Manager-Pulp

International Paper; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Education & development assistance

Job summary

A leading renewable products company in Selma, Alabama, is seeking a Manufacturing Leader to drive safety and production quality within a paper mill. You will develop systems for environmental compliance, lead training for team members, and manage budget costs effectively. Candidates should have 5+ years of manufacturing experience and proven leadership skills in a technical environment. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans, and emphasizes a caring and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a paper mill.
• Proven safety leadership skills and leadership of hourly employees.
• Demonstrated competence to work with minimum supervision.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and senior mill management.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results.
• Develop tools and systems to maintain compliance with environmental standards.
• Deliver the highest quality finished product to customers.
• Lead quality management system investigations and resolve process problems.
• Support training and development of a skilled workforce.
• Coordinate outages and routine work to maximize value and minimize downtime.
• Lead continual improvement initiatives and cost-reduction ideas.
• Manage area costs and participate in budgeting for year-over-year savings.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Technical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Union environment experience

Education

Technical Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Multiple factors including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift

Physical Location

601 County Rd 78

The Job You Will Perform

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results
• Develop tools and systems to maintain compliance with all applicable environmental permitting and ensure all environmental compliance systems are reliable and accurate (NCG, air, water, etc.)
• Deliver the highest quality finished product to our customers
• Participate and lead within the structure of the mill’s quality management system (QMS) and support the Quality Manager in investigating issues and resolving problems as they apply to the manufacturing process
• Support training processes 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 and feel valued within the organization
• Coordinate within the Pulp department 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
• Coordinate outage and other routine work as needed, which may include review of bid proposals and planned spending to ensure maximum value is achieved
• Serve as a contractor coordinator (owner’s rep) as required
• Support improvements in a healthy and highly functioning basic care process
• Lead ongoing improvement efforts in reliability pacesetter elements
• Participate in the 5S program for the area, including leading 5S improvement projects as needed
• Participate in cost reduction program idea generation and implementation process
• Provide support for capital project development and implementation
• Implement systems to improve/sustain results, including PI processbook pages, excel spreadsheet tools, Proficy based centerlining systems, etc.
• Participate in accountability follow-ups with employees as needed and when appropriate.
• Manage area costs and meet budget.
• Provide support for budgeting cycle targeted at delivering year over year savings
• Fulfill weekend duty team leadership role for the Pulp department
• Lead and sustain continual improvement in the Manufacturing Excellence culture within the department

The Skills You Will Bring

• Technical Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a paper mill.
• Proven Safety Leadership Skills
• Proven Leadership of hourly employees, preferably in a union environment
• Demonstrated competence to work with minimum supervision and with all levels of mill management.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills

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

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 everyday.

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 worldwide for more than 120 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) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.