Front Line Leader

Responsibilities

• Provide first level of supervision to approximately 25 hourly union employees working rotating shift at a single recycled paper machine.
• Adhere to and enforce all safety procedures.
• Report all safety incidents and lead incident investigations.
• Accountable for swiftly completion of audits and reports documenting activities that occur during the shift.
• Lead safety improvement and other change management with production crews.
• Lead engagement efforts with production crews.
• Lead relevant Deliberate Improvement efforts with production crews, like sheet break downtime prevention, 5S, housekeeping, etc.
• Hold the crew accountable for completing all rounds (sheet break prevention, basic care, quality audits, warehouse conditions and inventories, etc).
• Paper mill shutdown day preparation and execution.
• Manage lockout/tagout for routine and emergency work.
• Set appropriate goals and expectations to meet OME and quality goals.
• Hold team members accountable for basic work expectations, operational upsets, deviation from accepted standards.
• Conduct one-to-ones with every crew member at least twice per year.
• Support mill training plans.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in paper manufacturing.
• Degree in Chemical, Paper, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Able to work extended hours and non-scheduled hours as needed.
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency.
• Clearly visible leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification Requirements: 2 years of experience in paper manufacturing.
• Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Chemical, Paper, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Skills

• Problem Solving
• Learning on the Fly
• Managerial Courage
• Command Skills
• Managing and Measuring
• Motivation Others
• Conflict Management
• Understanding Others
• Drive for Results
• Managing Through Systems
• Developing Reports

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

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.

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.