First Line Leader - OCC

International Paper Company

Selma (AL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with company-funded retirement contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading sustainable packaging firm is looking for an OCC Front Line Leader in Selma, AL. This role involves leading a team focused on safety, engagement, and reliability excellence. Responsibilities include managing team compliance, scheduling, and conducting training. Candidates should have strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

Ability to lead and direct crew in a goal-oriented environment.
Experience in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Experience in training and development.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the OCC crew with a focus on safety and reliability.
Manage pay and vacation scheduling for the team.
Conduct 1:1s for guidance and development feedback.
Serve as contractor coordinator for vendor resources when necessary.
Serve as a key member of the MWS team and participate in weekend duty for the OCC department.
Identify training needs and conduct 1:1s with employees for guidance and development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Job description

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift :

Physical Location :

601 County Rd.

Riverdale Mill, located in Selma AL, is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines, one producing Brite Top liner and one producing uncoated free sheet. In addition to the machines, the mill includes multiple process lines, including wood handling, pulping and OCC, power and recovery, sheeting operations and effluent treatment. The OCC Front Line Leader leads OCC hourly team members supporting one of Riverdale Mill’s operating areas, and works in partnership with the area OCC FLL’s to ensure the reliable operation of the area equipment. This position reports to the Area Process Manager (APM).

Lead and direct the OCC crew in a goal-oriented environment to deliver results in the areas of safety, engagement, and reliability excellence.

Manage team compliance with company and mill policies, procedures, and other requirements.

Approve pay and vacation scheduling for the team, and complete other administrative tasks consistent with the requirements of the labor agreement and mill/company policy.

Conduct 1:1s with employees to provide and receive guidance and development feedback.

Identify individual and organizational training needs and implement training plans (hard and soft skills).

Coordinate with operations to prioritize and schedule maintenance activities.

Coordinate with area OCC FLL’s to jointly resource tasks and solve problems across maintenance disciplines.

Troubleshoot equipment issues and support identification and implementation of solutions.

Serve as contractor coordinator for vendor or contractor resources when necessary.

Serve as a key member of the MWS team, fulfilling positional responsibilities within the MWS process.

Improve existing or implement new work systems as necessary to ensure the sustainability of progress/positive results.

Serve on a weekend duty team for the OCC department.

About Us

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.

Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities.

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.

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.

Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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.

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