Job Description

Position Title:

Converting Supervisor

Pay Rate:

$83,300 - $97,200

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP's annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time - 3rd Shift

Physical Location:

Lexington, KY

The Job You Will Perform:

• Direct supervisor to one assigned shift of hourly employees. Responsible for supervision, direction and leadership in safety, quality, productivity and engagement to ensure goals are met.
• Support and promote workplace safety practices, by monitoring adherence to safety procedures including lockout/tagout, machine guarding and housekeeping standards. Effectively communicate safety expectations consistently and address safety concerns promptly.
• Monitor production schedules, machine performance, downtime, speed, waste, and operational efficiency.
• Lead operational troubleshooting efforts
• Provide direction, coaching, training, and support to production employees in a respectful and professional manner.
• Provide clear expectations, performance feedback, and accountability.
• Monitor product quality indicators including board appearance, adhesive performance, moisture, and related quality measures.
• Collaborate with quality and maintenance teams to identify and resolve quality concerns.
• Partner with maintenance teams to support equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate production, downtime, waste, and labor records.
• Lead and motivate employees by setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance to work efficiently and effectively, while ensuring a safe work environment, and a quality product.
• Effectively communicate operational information in both oral and written format at all levels.
• Actively promote and ensure compliance with safety, quality and other programs and initiatives utilized within the organization.
• Other duties as assigned

The Skills You Will Bring:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Action Oriented
• Business Insight
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Customer Focus
• Develops Talent
• Instills Trust
• Organizational Savvy

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. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.