Maintenance First Line Leader

International Paper; Bogalusa (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper in Bogalusa, LA is seeking a dedicated shift supervisor to manage daily operations, coach a safety-first team, and ensure quality and efficiency across the line. You will lead onboarding, support high-performance work teams, and communicate with mill leadership on safety, production and personnel matters.

The role requires at least 2 years in manufacturing leadership, a high school diploma or GED, and a proven track record of developing others while maintaining an injury-free

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership experience in manufacturing and safety.
• Experience in coordinating and leading teams to meet production goals.
• Ability to coach and develop team members and manage performance.

Responsibilities

• Supports and leads safety efforts at Bogalusa Mill and maintains clean, safe work environment.
• Coordinates and leads efforts to support high performance work teams.
• Manages daily shift operations and drives continuous improvement.
• Provides feedback, coaching, and performance management to team members.
• Communicates with mill leadership on safety, quality, cost, and production issues.

Skills

Leadership ability

Safety leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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

Category/Shift:

On-Site

Physical Location:

401 Avenue U

Bogalusa, LA 70427

The Job You Will Perform:

• Supports and leads safety efforts at Bogalusa Mill that include an injury-free environment through role modeling safe behavior, active involvement in safety activities and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Completes the First Line Leader (FLL) Onboarding/Proficiency Curriculum.
• Coordinates and leads efforts to support high performance work teams.
• Leadership role in ensuring team member relations, efforts, and processes are in place to maximize team member engagement and results.
• Leads provides guidance, and/or supports teams as needed to achieve team goals, daily responsibilities, and overall mill goals.
• Manages daily shift operations in their assigned area while focusing on continuous improvement.
• Provides constructive and positive feedback, coaching, support, and performance management to ensure all team members have a positive, productive, and safe work environment.
• Communicates as needed with team members and mill leadership for resolution of safety, quality, cost, production, and personnel issues.
• Communicates and lead the application of facility policies and standards.
• Hold meaningful one-to-one discussions with members of crew; set clear expectations for both team and individuals and motivate team members to strive for success.
• Coach employees to be safety leaders and/while leading by example.
• Provide leadership to troubleshoot operation issues.
• Understands and meets internal and external customer requirements.
• Develops, maintains, and uses reliable methods for all processes and their improvements.
• Assists other team members in the mill as necessary to minimize downtime and maintain quality.
• Maintains and develops team relationships with a positive attitude that instills confidence in personal leadership ability.
• Manage Lockout/ Hot Work and Vessel entry programs.
• Other applicable job tasks may be asked of this position.

The Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of operations, maintenance, and/or engineering experience in a paper manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates a successful leadership ability in a manufacturing environment, including safety leadership.
• Must have a high level of integrity, motivation, and leadership to develop and lead others.
• Excellent skills in organizing, planning, priority setting, and time management, with proven ability to adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving or conflict resolution processes.

About Us

• 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
• Leadership training, promotional opportunities
• 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.
• 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.
• 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].