Plant General Manager

International Paper; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper in Buffalo, NY seeks a Plant General Manager to lead the facility with full P&L responsibility and drive safety, cost control, and production efficiency.

The role requires 7–10 years in corrugated operations, a BS degree, and demonstrated leadership across manufacturing, sales, and finance. IP offers performance-driven compensation and participation in incentive plans.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years corrugated experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proven ability to build and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for profit and loss of the facility.
• Environmental, health and safety compliance with company policy and laws.
• Manufacturing management including throughput, cost, waste control, maintenance, quality, inventories and budget metrics.
• Sales responsibilities including local sales, customer service, and pricing strategy deployment.
• Lead strategic planning processes including business, marketing and capital planning.
• Support positive labor relations and workforce engagement.
• Oversee human resources including recruiting, development and labor relations.
• Manage budgets and financial controls.

Skills

Corrugated experience

Builds Effective Teams

Business Insight

Courage

Customer Focus

Decision Quality

Develops Talent

Drives Engagement

Drives Vision and Purpose

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Plans and Aligns

Strategic Mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Position Title

JOB DESCRIPTION

Plant General Manager

Pay Rate

$152,300 - $203,000

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 annual and long-term incentive plans.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location

Buffalo NY

The Job You Will Perform

• Accountable for profit and loss of the facility.
• Environmental, health and safety, including company policy and laws, state and federal regulations.
• Manufacturing, including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, inventories control and meeting budgeted production metrics.
• Sales, including local sales, customer service, and partnering with sales manager to establish and meet facility sales goals, identifying and targeting market segments, deploying division pricing strategy.
• Strategic planning, including business, marketing and capital planning processes.
• Helping to maintain and support positive labor relations
• Human resources, including workforce engagement, diversity, recruiting and hiring, employee and leadership development and employee labor relations.
• Financial management, including establishing and managing budgets and compliance with financial controls.

The Skills You Will Bring

• Seven to ten years corrugated experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience.
• Builds Effective Teams
• Business Insight
• Courage
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Develops Talent
• Drives EngagementDrives Vision and Purpose
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Plans and Aligns
• Strategic Mindset

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

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. 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 [e-mail] or [phone].