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International Paper in Dover, Delaware is seeking a Plant Converting Superintendent to lead safety, quality, and productivity in the production department. This salaried, full-time position requires overseeing employees, championing EHS initiatives, coordinating with Maintenance, and ensuring high quality in corrugating, finishing, and shipping.
You will train and direct staff, plan work schedules, manage inventory, and promote teamwork while maintaining morale and confidentiality in a
Plant Converting Superintendent
$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.
Salaried Full-Time
Dover, Delaware
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.
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
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.
Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company
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 .
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.
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.
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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Job Identification 2004078
Job Schedule Full time