Superintendent - Pulp

International Paper Company

$151K — $185K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 8-10+ years in manufacturing, preferably in a Pulp mill
  • Proven track record in safety leadership
  • Experience leading hourly employees in a union environment
  • Competent in working independently and with mill management
  • Strong technical and troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

  • Champion safety efforts and maintain a resilient Safety program
  • Oversee efficient operation of Pulp and Woodyard Departments
  • Manage resources and engagement for a high-performance work team
  • Ensure products consistently meet customer satisfaction and specifications
  • Proactively address issues with the team and cross-functionally
  • Lead goal setting and performance management aligned with company objectives
  • Ensure compliance with environmental production impacts
  • Accountable for meeting clear performance expectations and departmental budgets

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including Medical and Dental
  • 401(k) with company-funded retirement contributions
  • Paid Time Off and flexible work arrangements
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Professional development and leadership training opportunities
  • Voluntary benefits including home, auto, vision, and pet insurance
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Title:

Superintendent - Pulp

Pay Rate:

$151,000 - $185,000

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:

100 Jensen Road

Prattville, AL Containerboard Paper Mill

The Job You Will Perform:
  • Championing safety efforts by modeling and maintaining an environment of 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. The Pulp area includes 3 Kamyr Digesters, 5 Washlines, Chip supply, and Turpentine recovery systems.
  • The Woodyard area includes two wood lines. The #1 yard consists of two Portal (P&H) Cranes, Debarking drum, and Chipper. The #1 yard chips both Hard and soft wood. The #2 yard consists of a Radial (Kockums) crane, Slasher deck, Log flume, Debarking drum and Chipper.
  • Providing leadership and resources to support engagement and a high performance work team. Championing the 1:1 process and developing both hourly and salaried direct reports.
  • Understanding Customer Satisfaction and being committed to products that consistently meet product specifications.
  • Taking initiative to pro-actively deal with issues both with the team and cross functionally, ensuring communication flows to and from the team.
  • Leading a team in goal setting and performance management consistent with company and mill direction.
  • Understanding 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.


The Skills You Will Bring:
  • 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


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

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