Converting Superintendent

International Paper; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Home/auto/vision/pet insurance (vol.

Job summary

International Paper in Dover, Delaware is seeking a Plant Converting Superintendent to lead safety, quality, and productivity in the production department. You will supervise the daily operations to deliver corrugated products safely and efficiently.

You will champion EHS initiatives, ensure OSHA compliance, train and develop staff, and manage inventory and vendor coordination to minimize downtime while maintaining high morale and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of supervisory experience in corrugated manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Action oriented.
• Builds Effective Teams.
• Career ambition.
• Courage.
• Directs Work.
• Drives Engagement.
• Drives Results.
• Functional/technical skills.
• Interpersonal savvy.
• Manages Ambiguity.
• Manages Complexity.
• Optimizes Work Processes.
• Plans and Aligns.
• Resourcefulness.
• Strategic Mindset.
• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in the production department.
• Supervise daily production of corrugated products and train staff.
• Plan, assign, and direct work; evaluate performance and discipline as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure quality checks are followed.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime and troubleshoot problems.
• Oversee training, scheduling, and overtime planning.
• Manage inventory and vendor relationships; ensure resource optimization.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Interpersonal savvy

Drives results

Strategic mindset

Technical knowledge

Decision making

Plans and aligns

Strong mechanical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Plant Converting Superintendent

Pay Rate

$82,500 - $110,000
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 annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location

Dover, Delaware

The Job You Will Perform

• Responsible for process management in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in the production department, while supervising employees in the daily routine of producing quality corrugated products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Champions EHS initiatives and programs; is committed to a safe work environment and ensures that all IP safety and health reliable methods and federal and state OSHA requirements are in place and followed.
• Manages employees in the daily production of corrugated products, to include training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting teamwork; resolving conflicts.
• Maintain daily plant housekeeping standards by assuring the use of established procedures.
• Maintain high levels of product and service quality in the corrugating, finishing and shipping departments through actively assisting in the development, implementation, use, auditing, and improvement of standard reliable methods and procedures.
• Stay abreast of people needs and issues in the plant and assure effective resolution of identified issues and needs.
• Establish high morale within your department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance of all quality checks; coordinate upkeep of machinery with Maintenance team to minimize downtime; assist in troubleshooting machine problems.
• Oversee training employees, planning and assigning work.
• Provide for regular and overtime scheduling.
• Utilize employee involvement and empowerment principles to create teamwork and optimize utilization of resources.
• Responsible for inventory control and monitoring of stock levels, as well as securing vendors as needed.

The Skills You Will Bring

• Five plus years of supervisory experience in corrugated manufacturing preferred.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Action oriented
• Builds Effective Teams
• Career ambition
• Courage
• Directs Work
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Results
• Functional/technical skills
• Interpersonal savvy
• Manages Ambiguity
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Plans and Aligns
• Resourcefulness
• Strategic Mindset
• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge

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

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Disability Accommodation Contact

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].