Front Line Leader - Paper

International Paper; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee training

Job summary

International Paper in Selma, AL seeks a Front Line Leader to direct the hourly team toward safety, engagement, and operating excellence at the Riverdale Mill. You will approve schedules, manage compliance, and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

The role requires a B.S. in Engineering or related field, 3–5 years of pulp/paper operations experience, and prior supervision. IP leadership development opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field required or equivalent practical experience
• Prefer 3–5 years’ experience in pulp, power, paper, or related operations
• Previous supervisory experience is a plus
• If not already completed, participate in IP’s Front Line Leader or equivalent leadership program

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the hourly team to deliver safety, engagement, and operational excellence
• Approve pay and vacation scheduling for the team and handle related admin tasks
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures across shifts
• Conduct 1:1s to provide guidance and development feedback
• Identify training needs and implement plans for hard and soft skills

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Operational excellence

Supervisory experience

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Title

JOB DESCRIPTION

Front Line Leader - Paper

Pay Rate

$89,000 - $118,600

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

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location

601 County Road 78

Selma, AL

Riverdale Mill, located in Selma AL, is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines. In addition to the machines, the mill includes multiple process lines, including wood handling, pulping and OCC, power and recovery. This position reports to the Paper Area Process Manager.

The Job You Will Perform

• Lead and direct the hourly team in a goal-oriented environment to deliver results in the areas of safety, engagement, and operational excellence.
• Manage in a goal-oriented environment to deliver target results in the areas of safety, environmental compliance, employee engagement, reliability, cost, quality, and productivity
• Approve pay and vacation scheduling for the team and other administrative tasks related to managing an operating team.
• Manage team compliance with company and mill policies, procedures, and other requirements.
• 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).
• Complete production and inventory-related reporting activities.
• Conduct audits for safety, environmental compliance, and effective operation each shift.
• Effectively execute work systems to ensure consistent and sustainable results, including modifying systems as needed ensure continuous improvement.
• Coordinate completion of operational tasks in support of area reliability and maintenance activities, such as submission of work notifications, isolation and lockout, basic care equipment inspections, and other similar tasks, working in alignment with MWS and other reliability processes to ensure world class reliability is achieved.
• Support execution of routine and annual outages
• Work as a team across shifts to execute consistent operating practices
• Interface with other departments to ensure quality parameters are achieved and maintained.
• Interface with other areas to ensure adequate inventory management and optimum overall mill balance
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support identification and implementation of solutions.
• Seek out and implement best practices using teams, databases, vendors, and other technical resources
• Champion 5S principles, personally acting in alignment with 5S as well as leading the crew to do the same, and participating in audits within the department as needed

The Skills You Will Bring

• B.S. degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience required.
• Prefer 3 to 5 years’ experience in Pulp, Power, Paper or Sheeting/Shipping/Warehousing operations.
• Previous supervisory experience a plus.
• If not already completed, successful candidate will be required to participate in IP’s Front Line Leader or other equivalent formal leadership development program.

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].