Front Line Leader-Pulp

International Paper; Mansfield (LA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

International Paper is seeking a First Line Leader – Pulp in Mansfield, LA to lead a crew of ~10 on pulp & caustic processes. You will drive safety, reliability and productivity, coordinating resources to meet targets and budget, while coaching and developing team members.

Salary ranges from $82,500 to $110,000 per year. Requires at least 3 years manufacturing experience or a technical degree; pulp experience preferred. Benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a shift or small crew in a pulp mill or similar process environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance and quality.
• Ability to train, coach and develop team members.
• Experience in coordinating resources to maintain mill operations and productivity.
• Knowledge of SAP and manufacturing work systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to ensure safety, productivity and budget adherence.
• Lead safety programs, conduct meetings, and enforce safety rules.
• Conduct 1:1 coaching and performance feedback with crew.
• Manage shift schedule, overtime controls, and training activities.
• Coordinate with other departments and mill management; ensure operator rounds and inspections.
• Assist in onboarding and development of new FLLs; support capital projects.

Skills

Pulp mill operations

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Training & development

Process optimization

Education

3+ years manufacturing experience or technical degree

Tools

SAP

Manufacturing Work System (MWS)

Job description

Position Title

JOB DESCRIPTION

First Line Leader – Pulp

Salary

$82,500 - $110,000

Physical Location:

Mansfield Mill
1202 Highway 509
Mansfield LA 71052

The Job You Will Perform

Reporting into the Pulp Area Process Manager, the Pulp First Line Leader (FLL) is responsible for leading shift team operations in the Pulp Mill. The Pulp FLL manages a crew of approximately 10 members to operate all Pulp & Caustic process systems (3 kamyr digesters, 5 diffusion washers, 1 lime kiln, 1 slaker and other related equipment) in a safe and productive manner. This leadership position is accountable for the safety of their crew, continued environmental compliance, productivity, troubleshooting, as well as member training and development. The Pulp Mill FLL is accountable for the daily coordination of available mill resources to ensure continuity of mill operations, working closely with the Finished Products & Utilities FLLs. Successful candidates should be self-motivated and display initiative by identifying and completing tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to the crew to meet the mill goals of keeping everyone safe, meet our production targets and stay within budget.
• Possess the understanding of the department’s safety rules and regulations and enforce them using the principles of Empowering Safe Work/Safe Align training. Be the driving force for the shift’s safety program (i.e. lead safety meetings with the shift, motivate the shift, conduct safety observations, effective communication on key safety issues, participate in FLL safety meetings, hold members accountable for their actions). Ensure adherence to safety regulations and audit as needed.
• Conduct regular 1:1’s with all members to set and adjust goals through the use of the Performance Enablement (PEP) Process, address training concerns, questions, coaching and counseling for performance issues as required.
• Lead routine shift responsibilities such as managing the shift schedule, overseeing overtime controls, completing training, goal setting, effectively communicating department/mill key levers, motivation, conducting Guidance Committees, performance management - coaching and counseling, promoting accountability, ensuring progressive discipline as necessary, etc. Use DMS to align crew on Key Operating Parameters to ensure high pulp, lime, and liquor quality. Ensure adherence to operator rounds, testing, and inspections and audit as needed.
• The ability to understand and explain the importance of safety, the Mansfield Philosophy, key levers, and mill financial indicators and how they as front-line leaders can impact those areas.
• Know how to proficiently find all start-up and shutdown procedures for all equipment and have a basic understanding of those procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to effective ly communicate & interact with all operating departments and all levels of mill management, while also demonstrating good listening and communication skills.
• Understand and be able to teach basic ideas and requirements of the Manufacturing Work System, including notification entry & delivery ticket creation in SAP and outage planning as it pertains to the crews.
• Ensure accurate & timely completion of all operator rounds, including but not limited to safety inspections and operator basic care.
• Lead the resolution of mechanical and operating malfunctions throughout the mill process.
• Read and interpret the results of all required tests and take the necessary corrective action, including but not limited to pulp and liquor tests.
• Fill vacation coverage for other FLLs as needed.
• Participate in the department and crew vacation calendar.
• Provide continuous Improvement efforts. Assist with reliability efforts and support capital projects as needed.
• Support outage execution, both One-Day Outages and Annual Outages, as needed.
• Assist in the training and onboarding of new FLLs.
• Act as an IPCC
• Complete FLL Onboarding curriculum within 6 months of assignment.
• Complete FLL Proficient curriculum within two years of assignment.

Desired Qualifications

The Skills You Will Bring

• Possess a solid understanding of the Pulp Mill Area and a thorough knowledge of continuous digesters, diffusion washer and caustic plant processes. This includes key understandings of the critical parameters that impact safety, environmental, costs, quality, and customers.
• Possess a clear ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks, an understanding of team concepts, a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, as well as an established skill to execute work based on standards and procedures. Qualified candidates must have a demonstrated ability to enforce accountability.
• Safety champion and strong understanding of environmental implications, costs, quality, and customers.
• Clear ability to prioritize, manage and coordinate multiple tasks with an understanding of team concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and established skill to execute work based on standards and procedures.

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to implement accountability
• Position requires at least (3) years of manufacturing experience or a technical degree
• Pulp & Paper manufacturing experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams preferred

Key Competencies

Action Oriented, Organizational Skills, Managing and Measuring Work, Priority Setting, Building Effective Teams, Conflict Management, Ethics and Values, Integrity and Trust, Motivating Others, Managing through Systems, Listening, Informing, Managerial Courage, Functional Technical Skill/Knowledge. Qualified candidates should also possess good oral and written communication skills.

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].