Superintendent - Pulp

International Paper; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 151,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Prattville, AL is seeking a Superintendent – Pulp to lead the Pulp and Woodyard departments, ensuring safe, efficient operations in a containerboard paper mill.

You will direct hourly and salaried team members, manage budgets, uphold product specifications, and drive environmental compliance, with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Technical Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience.
• 8-10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a Pulp mill.
• Proven Safety Leadership Skills.
• Proven Leadership of hourly employees, preferably in a union environment.
• Demonstrated competence to work with minimum supervision and with all levels of mill management.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety by modeling safe work practices and building a strong safety program.
• Operate and manage the Pulp and Woodyard Departments.
• Oversee the #1 and #2 yard equipment and processes.
• Provide leadership to engage and develop hourly and salaried staff.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and ensure product specifications.
• Address cross-functional issues and ensure clear communication.
• Lead goal setting and performance management.
• Ensure environmental compliance in production.
• Set clear expectations and manage budgets and outages.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing systems.

Skills

Safety leadership

Leadership of hourly workers

Technical troubleshooting

Minimum supervision

Mill management

Manufacturing expertise

Education

Technical Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience

Job description

Position Title

Superintendent - Pulp

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pay Rate

$151,000 - $185,000

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:

100 Jensen Road

Prattville, AL Containerboard Paper Mill

The Job You Will Perform

• Championing safety efforts by modeling and maintaining an environment of safe work practices. Taking a proactive approach to safety management and building a resilient Safety program.
• Efficient operation and management of the Pulp and Woodyard Departments. The Pulp area includes 3 Kamyr Digesters, 5 Washlines, Chip supply, and Turpentine recovery systems.
• The Woodyard area includes two wood lines. The #1 yard consists of two Portal (P&H) Cranes, Debarking drum, and Chipper. The #1 yard chips both Hard and soft wood. The #2 yard consists of a Radial (Kockums) crane, Slasher deck, Log flume, Debarking drum and Chipper.
• Providing leadership and resources to support engagement and a high performance work team. Championing the 1:1 process and developing both hourly and salaried direct reports.
• Understanding Customer Satisfaction and being committed to products that consistently meet product specifications.
• Taking initiative to pro-actively deal with issues both with the team and cross functionally, ensuring communication flows to and from the team.
• Leading a team in goal setting and performance management consistent with company and mill direction.
• Understanding the environmental impacts of production processes to ensure continuous compliance.
• Setting clear expectations and holding employees accountable for meeting them.
• Developing and maintaining excellent manufacturing systems.
• Managing department budgets and Annual outage spend.

The Skills You Will Bring

• Technical Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience
• 8-10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a Pulp mill.
• Proven Safety Leadership Skills
• Proven Leadership of hourly employees, preferably in a union environment
• Demonstrated competence to work with minimum supervision and with all levels of mill management.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting 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].