First Line Leader - Fibers

International Paper; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) / retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

International Paper’s Prattville Mill in Prattville, AL seeks a Fibers First Line Leader to drive safety, environmental, reliability, and productivity results. You will supervise hourly staff, manage day-to-day fiber operations, and foster a culture of ownership and engagement in a rotating shift environment.

The role reports to the Fiberline BUM and supports a 600+ employee facility. The position requires leadership, strong communication, and a deep understanding of pulp mill and woodyard

Qualifications

• Minimum manufacturing experience required.
• Safety-focused leadership with track record of results.
• Strong communication and teamwork with hourly and salaried staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations Team in Fiber Area to achieve safety, quality, productivity and reliability targets.
• Provide first-level supervision to hourly employees on rotating shifts.
• Manage day-to-day operation of Prattville Mill Fiber Department.
• Develop hourly team members through clear performance expectations and one-to-ones.
• Collaborate with department and mill leadership to coordinate activities.
• Oversee pulp mill and woodyard processes and equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety leadership

People management

Interpersonal skills

Ownership mindset

Strong leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical, Paper, Mechanical, or Electrical)

Job description

Job Description

Fibers First Line Leader

$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 short –term incentive plan.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Rotating Shift

Physical Location

100 Jensen Road

Prattville, AL

The Job You Will Perform

The Prattville Mill is currently seeking an Front Line Leader (FLL) for the Fibers Department. This position reports to the Fiberline Business Unit Manager (BUM) and is responsible for delivering target results in the areas of safety, environmental, reliability, cost, productivity and employee engagement. The Prattville Mill produces linerboard and currently employs approximately 600+ people.

The Front Line Leader Role Will

• Provide leadership in a goals-oriented environment to deliver target results in the areas of safety, environmental, quality, productivity, employee engagement, and reliability excellence.
• Provide t he first level of supervision to hourly employees working rotating shifts in the Fibers business unit.
• A ssist with managing the day-to-day operation of the Prattville Mill Fiber Department.
• Manage the performance and development of hourly team members by setting clear expectations and standards of performance through effective one to ones.
• Work closely with a variety of different leaders within the department and mill.
• Be r esponsible for the day-to-day operation of the following process areas:
  • Pulp Mill – which includes the following equipment:
    • (3) Kamyr Continuous Digesters
    • (5) Brownstock Screening and Wash Lines
  • Woodyard – which includes the following equipment:
    • (2) round wood to chip – debarking and chip lines
    • (3) round wood cranes and wood storage locations
    • (4) chip stacker/reclaimers,
    • (2) chip screen lines and feed to the Digesters

Responsibilities

• Lead their respective Operations Team in the Fiber Area to an injury free work environment through leadership by example and modeling safe behaviors; as well as maintaining all aspects of Safety Above All Else in the Department.
• Lead the safety processes for the area including safety work systems, safety observations, and operator safety training. Including reporting all safety incidents and lead incident analyses.
• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety, quality, Operational and Reliability results
• Personal attention to and direct involvement in maintaining a clean and orderly work environment, including Improvements in the housekeeping standards through the 5S process.
• Utilize tools and systems to maintain compliance with all applicable environmental permitting and ensure all environmental compliance systems are reliable and accurate .
• Personnel and performance management of the hourly workforce including completing tasks such as one to one’s and attendance management; employee engagement improvement; employee training and assisting with personnel scheduling.
• Support engagement processes to ensure the crews have ownership.
• Lead efforts and responsibility to meet and improve the daily goals associated with quality specifications, inventory management and production standards.
• Ensure communication and coordination across the different areas and business units.

The Skills You Will Bring

• A degree in Chemical, Paper, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred but not required. Non-degreed candidates must meet International Paper’s First Line Leader requirements.
• Manufacturing Experience required
• A demonstrated record of safety commitment and results.
• Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• This position requires a strong sense of ownership and urgency, clearly visible leadership skills, and extensive operational knowledge and understanding.
• Candidates must also be able to use strong interpersonal skills to engage hourly personnel and build trust, respect, and teamwork with both hourly and salaried personnel.
• Quickly develop thorough knowledge of mill equipment and systems.
• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively

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. 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].