Corrugator Lead

International Paper; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Medical and dental

Life and disability insurance

Education and development

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefits including home,auto

Job summary

International Paper in Oklahoma City seeks a Corrugator Lead to direct daily operations on the corrugator line. You will coach staff, manage safety, and ensure on-time delivery of orders while maintaining quality and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, Excel skills, and experience with inventory and SAP. Must be able to work all shifts and pass forklift certification where required.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership capabilities and ability to coach and develop staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Excel proficiency required for data tracking and reporting.
• Experience with inventory management and parts procurement preferred.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn all corrugator positions and operate forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead corrugator team to meet production goals.
• Follow safety rules and conduct safety training.
• Supervise and assign tasks; monitor quality and output.
• Inventory materials, parts, and supplies.
• Establish work practices and train associates.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and cost-reduction ideas.
• Maintain records and perform required inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management

Parts procurement

SAP

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Position Title

Corrugator Lead

Pay Rate

$28.85

Category/Shift

Hourly

Shift Times

7a-3pm, 3 pm – 11 pm, 11pm -7 am Monday- Friday(All Shifts)

Physical Location

Oklahoma City, OK

Summary

The lead person directs and leads activities such that orders and banded, stored, and delivered according to customer requirements and organization goals are achieved. The lead person reports to the PIM / Superintendent.

The Job You Will Perform

• following all safety rules and practices;
• conduction safety training and performing safety observations.
• leading associates, including serving as coach and counselor regarding professional development and when situations arise the affect associates job performance.
• supervising associates, including prioritizing and assigning work, and monitoring the quality and quantity of the work performed.
• inventory materials, parts, and supplies as required.
• establish work practices, and training associates.
• conducting regular meetings with all associates to provide quality and performance feedback, address operating issues, provide training, and work on continuous improvement projects.
• implementing quality improvement and cost reduction ideas.
• taking and maintaining accurate inventories.
• insuring that associates perform required inspections and test.
• preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• maintaining teamwork with other associates.
• maintaining work areas to plant standards of housekeeping.
• performing other duties as assigned by the site manager.

The Skills You Will Bring

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and organization preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively preferred.
• Solid computer/systems skillset-working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel is required.
• Prior experience in parts procurement, inventory management and SAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must know, or be willing to learn, every position on the corrugator.
• Must be able to work on any shift.
• Must be self-driven and show leadership qualities.
• Minimum of 1 year corrugator experience preferred.
• Cannot have any discipline above a written warning for safety, attendance or job performance.
• Certified ability to safely operate a fork lift truck
• Certified ability to teach the safe operation of fork lift trucks
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to give instructions
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.
• The PIM Superintendent evaluates lead persons qualifications.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

• paid time off including vacation and holidays
• retirement, pension and 401(k)
• medical and dental
• life and disability insurance
• education and development (including tuition reimbursement)
• voluntary benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build

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 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. 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 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.

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].

ABOUT US

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

• 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
• 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].