First Line Leader – ECR

International Paper; Valliant (OK); On-site; USD 93,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper in Valliant, Oklahoma is seeking a First Line Leader - Energy/Recovery (FLL) on a 12-hour shift. This salaried exempt role oversees the back end of the mill and partners with Fiber and Paper FLLs to coordinate mill-wide activities and ensure safe, reliable operations.

You will drive safety, cost reduction, quality, and performance; manage labor, coach staff, and administer the labor agreement.

Qualifications

• College degree in related field or 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proficient in common computer software and data handling.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic statistics and data interpretation.
• Demonstrates accountability, action orientation, conflict management, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, health and environmental standards across the mill area.
• Support initiatives to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.
• Ensure production quality meets defined standards.
• Manage reliability and performance: basic care, RCFA, and guidelines.
• Enforce housekeeping to maintain high standards.
• Coach and assess staff, administer labor agreements, and align team goals.

Skills

Safety culture

Communication skills

Leadership

Statistical basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

10+ years manufacturing leadership

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Salary Range ($93,400-$124,500) - 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 short–term incentive plan.

The Valliant is a 5,000+ ton per day containerboard mill with 3 paper machines, 3 continuous digesters, 3 secondary fiber plants and an Energy/Chemical Recovery complex composed of three primary boilers for steam generation (Recovery, Power, Bark), Turbine Generator, Evaporators, Recaust Plant, and waste water treatment system. It currently operates with over 300 mill employees, 150 contract maintenance employees, and 150 other contractors in a results oriented environment

The First Line Leader - ECR (FLL) is a salaried exempt Front Line Leader role that leads one of the 12- hour shifts in the ECR area and works closely with the Fiber and Paper FLL. When the Fiber FLL is off the ECR FLL assumes responsibility for the entire “back end” of the mill so it is important that this individual understands the entire mill process. The ECR First Line Leaders are accountable for the day-to-day operations of Energy/Recovery areas of the mill and partner with the Fiber FLL and Paper FLL to coordinate mill-wide activities.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• EHS&S: Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Uses skills and tools consistent with Behavior Based Safety processes and knowledgeable in Incident Investigation procedures. Knowledgeable of environmental requirements: i.e., knows SPCC reporting requirements; audits work teams to ensure that proper forms are completed when spills or excursions occur; assists with troubleshooting problems surrounding excursions or spills
• Financial: Support initiatives to reduce operating cost.
• Quality: Ensure department production quality is being produced.
• Reliability/Performance: Ensure all Work Systems are being executed – i.e. basic care, RCFA, MWS, guidelines, etc. Manage shift mechanical and E&I resources as needed.
• Housekeeping: Enforce a culture to achieve a high standard of housekeeping.
• Coaching and Performance Management: can distinguish good performance from poor and provide constructive feedback to employees and implement corrective action steps. Provides leadership to attain Mill and Area Specific Team goals. Coordinates overall mill operating strategies that expedite the production expectations of the Mill. Works to improve team and individual understanding of the need to meet the running schedule. Administers the labor agreement. Assess and assign manpower as required to safely, efficiently and cost effectively operate the mill.

Qualifications:

• College degree in a related field (chemistry, engineering, paper science) and two (2) years related industry experience OR ten (10) years manufacturing experience in the pulp/power or fiber industry with leadership experience
• Computer literate (spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail, intranet/internet)
• Good oral and written communication skills & listening skills
• Knowledge of basic statistics
• Ensures Accountability
• Action Oriented
• Manages Conflict
• Plans and Aligns

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. 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].