Site Manager

Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities, will determine placement within the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This role is eligible to participate in IP’s annual and long-term incentive plans.

About the role

Accountable for overseeing plant performance as it relates to safety, cost, machine uptime, quality, waste, and overall process reliability while managing employees and fostering effective teams. Ensures a safe work environment and compliance with all IP safety and health reliable methods and federal and state OSHA requirements. Coordinates site efforts with the Complex General Manager and other complex facilities to achieve quality targets, volume expectations, and delivery requirements. Works with the Complex General Manager to develop and implement short- and long-term plans to become a low-cost producer and preferred supplier for customers. Manages direct reports in customer service, production, quality, shipping, scheduling, and maintenance departments. Develops and maintains an effective team and organizational structure to maximize performance and drive superior customer and employee satisfaction. Manages plant assets and aligns with strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant performance in safety, cost, machine uptime, quality, waste, and process reliability.
• Ensure compliance with IP safety and health methods and OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate with Complex General Manager and other facilities to meet quality, volume, and delivery targets.
• Develop and implement plans to become a low-cost producer and preferred supplier.
• Manage teams in customer service, production, quality, shipping, scheduling, and maintenance.
• Build and maintain an effective organizational structure to drive performance and satisfaction.
• Manage plant assets in alignment with strategic plans.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in production management, with industry experience.
• Proven in-depth manufacturing knowledge, including manufacturing processes and corrugating/converting equipment.

Skills

• Action oriented
• Builds effective teams
• Business insight
• Career ambition
• Courage
• Directs work
• Drives engagement
• Drives results
• Interpersonal savvy
• Manages ambiguity
• Manages complexity
• Optimizes work processes
• Resourcefulness
• Strategic mindset

Benefits

• 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 (home, auto, vision, and pet insurance)

Pay

$137,400 - $183,200

About the company

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, with EMEA headquarters in London, UK. The company employs over 65,000 team members and serves customers in more than 30 countries. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith, creating an industry leader focused on North American and EMEA regions.

Culture

International Paper promotes employee well-being through safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. Employees can learn Safety Leadership Principles and participate in Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. The company values uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and a safety mindset as part of its diverse culture.