Mill Learning Leader

Physical Location: 100 Jensen Road, Prattville, AL

Category/Shift: Salaried Exempt, Full-Time

Pay Rate: $89,000–130,000. Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities, will determine placement within the pay range. Eligible for short-term incentive plan and variable pay opportunities.

About the Role

The Mill Learning Leader reports to the HR Manager and is responsible for the implementation, continuous evaluation, and improvement of the employee training program at the Prattville Mill. This role ensures consistency of the training program and alignment with site goals and enterprise training standards. The Mill Learning Leader serves as the primary contact for the Global Manufacturing Training Team and other IP location Learning Leaders, championing and advocating for the training program while providing oversight and guidance to the Lead Team, Department Management, and Department Learning Leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year mill learning and capability strategy aligned with business objectives, operational excellence goals, and workforce succession needs.
• Partner with mill leadership to identify critical skill gaps, future workforce requirements, and capability-building opportunities that improve operational performance and reliability.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen frontline leadership, employee engagement, knowledge transfer, and career development across the mill.
• Facilitate instructor-led training, workshops, and learning events that build technical, operational, and leadership competencies.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to capture operational best practices and convert them into sustainable learning solutions and qualification pathways.
• Drive workforce readiness initiatives to support new equipment, technology implementation, organizational changes, and business growth objectives.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning by integrating training with safety, reliability, quality, and manufacturing excellence initiatives.
• Establish talent development frameworks that support succession planning, cross-training, and progression of critical mill roles.
• Analyze workforce performance trends and operational metrics to identify learning interventions that improve employee capability and business results.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to department leaders on workforce development, organizational capability, and learning effectiveness.
• Lead and manage the mill-wide training and workforce development program, including budget, scorecards, and sustainable training systems.
• Oversee New Hire Integration (NHI), employee qualification, certification, and performance development processes.
• Partner with department leaders to identify training needs, prioritize initiatives, and ensure effective use of training resources.
• Ensure compliance with training requirements, including MOCs, RCFAs, IRISs, FELs, and other operational change processes.
• Leverage learning analytics and workforce performance data to evaluate training effectiveness, guide investment decisions, and improve organizational capability.
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve training materials, eLearning content, learning activities, and instructor-led programs.
• Lead the Mill Training Council and coordinate learning efforts across departments, mills, and enterprise training teams.
• Conduct training audits and effectiveness assessments to identify gaps, remove barriers, and improve workforce capability and performance.
• Ensure consistency, quality assurance, and ongoing maintenance of training content, processes, and documentation.
• Support employee development through learning leaders, personal development plans, and multi-department learning initiatives.
• Lead strategic learning and workforce development initiatives that support mill priorities, operational excellence, and long-term business objectives.
• Serve as Prattville Mill’s subject matter expert for the Learning Management System (LMS) and the Learning Content Management System (LCMS). Perform basic and complex functions in the system, including data entry, reporting, and creation and production of e-course material.
• Support the HR Team for Weekend Duty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred in Engineering, related field, or Human Resources Training).
• 1 to 3 years of Human Resources and/or Training experience or equivalent professional training (Degree or Technical Certificate).

Skills

• Direct experience supporting, training, coaching, or leading employees in a heavy manufacturing or mill operations environment (preferred).
• Proficient in training systems and business applications, including LMS, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with a Training or Learning Content Management System (preferred).
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with groups and individuals at all levels.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, training needs analysis, assessment development, and effective training design and delivery practices.
• Understanding of mill operations, organizational structure, and the impact of training on business performance.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Excellence processes, tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Skilled in meeting facilitation, collaboration, and situational leadership techniques.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and improve training programs, learning content, and employee development initiatives.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability.
• 401(k) with company-funded retirement contributions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Education & Development, including Tuition Reimbursement.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
• Voluntary Benefits, including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets.

About Us

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable customers, teammates, and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. As a leader in corrugated packaging, we partner with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains, and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

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. Our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. We embrace team members from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, fostering a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged, and empowered to do their best work every day.