Job Description

Position Title:

First Line Leader - Finished Products Business Unit

Pay Rate:

$89,000 - $118,600

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

375 Muscogee Road

Cantonment, FL

The Job You Will Perform:

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results
• Participate as a member of the Finished products Business Unit
• Report and communicate safety and performance measurements against objectives
• Conduct one to one developmental discussions and coach employees to accomplish team goals
• Provide direct support for and participation in the mill's structured cost reduction efforts/teams
• Maintain strong relationships with other Finished Products personnel as well as operating and maintenance department leaders
• Enforce corrective actions to address problems
• Coordinate training and development for crews as required
• Actively use and improve upon existing systems for managing daily operations
• Ensure teams understand how to win, utilizing Daily Management System concepts and tools (OWS)
• Communicate the status of department operations to crews, within the business unit and with other areas of the mill
• Initiate and facilitate problem solving (TCC)
• Implement systems to improve/sustain results
• Facilitate the implementation of new procedures and controls required by the change in facilities, products, and corporate policies and procedures
• Work day shift or rotating shifts as department staffing requires
• Instill the concepts of 80/20 in the daily operations of the business unit

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Three (3) or more years of experience in the Pulp and Paper industry is required
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar STEM degree is preferred
• Must be experienced in using a computer and skilled in word processing, spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Excel), SAP business systems and other databases
• Customer Focus, Process Management, Conflict Management, Confronting Direct Reports, Delegation, Developing Direct Reports, Managing Diversity, Integrity & Trust, Listening, Motivating Others, Drive for Results, Building Effective Teams, Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Timely Decision Making, Problem Solving

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.

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.