First Line Leader - General Maintenance

About the role

The First Line Leader – GM position at Riverdale Mill, Selma AL, is responsible for leading and directing a general mechanic crew in a goal-oriented environment to deliver results in safety, engagement, and reliability excellence. This role also involves managing team compliance with company and mill policies, procedures, and other requirements, approving pay and vacation scheduling, conducting 1:1s with employees, identifying training needs, coordinating maintenance activities, and serving as a key member of the Maintenance Workforce System (MWS) team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the general mechanic team in a goal-oriented environment to deliver results in safety, engagement, and reliability excellence.
• Manage team compliance with company and mill policies, procedures, and other requirements.
• Approve pay and vacation scheduling for the team, and complete other administrative tasks consistent with the requirements of the labor agreement and mill/company policy.
• Responsible for team’s time and attendance, performance, and record keeping.
• 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).
• Continually assess training needs of crew members in order to provide learning opportunities.
• Cook up and coordinate with operations to prioritize and schedule maintenance activities.
• Cook up and coordinate with area E/I FLL to jointly resource tasks and solve problems across maintenance disciplines.
• Respond appropriately to off-shift, off-day and maintenance shift problems.
• Communicate appropriately to ensure operations is knowledgeable of maintenance activities through the daily and weekly planning meetings.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support identification and implementation of solutions.
• Serve as contractor coordinator for vendor or contractor resources when necessary.
• Serve as a key member of the MWS team, fulfilling positional responsibilities within the MWS process.
• Complete responsibilities in alignment with IP reliability systems (RCFA, PM/PdM, Precision Maintenance, etc.).
• Improve existing or implement new work systems as necessary to ensure the sustainability of progress/positive results.
• Implement and sustain 5S in designated areas.
• Serve on a weekend duty team for the Maintenance department.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in engineering or related field, or comparable work experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in mechanical maintenance and/or paper industry operations (maintenance experience in a Pulp & Paper facility is desired).
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Completion of the IP Front Line Leader modules or other leadership development preferred.
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft and SAP PM Applications.
• Active learner and ability to develop direct reports.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player.

Skills

• B.S. degree in engineering or related field, or comparable work experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in mechanical maintenance and/or paper industry operations (maintenance experience in a Pulp & Paper facility is desired).
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Completion of the IP Front Line Leader modules or other leadership development preferred.
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft and SAP PM Applications.
• Active learner and ability to develop direct reports.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player.

About Us

International Paper offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement plans such as 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 company provides leadership training, promotional opportunities, and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. International Paper is committed to creating a sustainable future for people, the planet, and its company, and encourages applications from candidates who can contribute to this mission.

Benefits

• 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.
• A supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains, and create lasting value. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future for people, the planet, and its company, and encourages applications from candidates who can contribute to this mission.