Superintendent - Pulp

About the role

The Superintendent - Pulp position oversees the Pulp and Woodyard Departments at the Containerboard Paper Mill located at 100 Jensen Road, Prattville, AL. Key responsibilities include championing safety efforts, managing operations, leading teams, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Championing safety efforts by modeling and maintaining 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.
• Leading a team in goal setting and performance management consistent with company and mill direction.
• Understanding and managing 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

International Paper offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, welfare, and retirement plans, as well as educational and development opportunities. The company values diversity and inclusion and provides a supportive workplace culture.

Skills

• 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.

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.

Culture

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. The company values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified applicants to bring their unique strengths to the team.

The Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is a leader in corrugated packaging, committed to sustainable practices and creating lasting value for customers, teammates, and shareholders. The company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.