Power Area Process Manager

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Position Title:  AREA PROCESS MANAGER – UTILITIES/POWER 

Pay Range:

$121,100- $144,300

Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

401 Avenue U

Bogalusa, LA 70427

The Job You Will Perform:

1. Responsible for the coordination and direction of maintenance and operational activities for two power boilers, three turbine generators, mill water supply, compressed air system, bark system and waste treatment plant.
2. Champion safety efforts at the Bogalusa Mill that promote an injury-free work environment, commit to the principles of ‘Safety Above All Else’, be an active Safety Leader and role model for the department, and maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
3. Understand the environmental impacts of production processes and ensure continuous compliance throughout stable and upset conditions.  Maintain environmental compliance systems so they are always reliable and accurate.
4. Maintain a participative and collaborative working style with the ability to be a team player within the Utilities department and millwide.
5. Demonstrate a proactive approach to operations by staying ahead of mill-impacting issues and by working with the other business units to balance operations for the good of the mill.
6. Develop a thorough knowledge of all department equipment, systems, and material balances. 
7. Perform as a manufacturing leader for capital, maintenance, and cost reduction projects related to equipment or processes in the area.
8. Ensures continued compliance with company policy manuals related to operations and maintenance of relevant equipment and actively seek to close gaps when they are identified.
9. Work effectively in a manufacturing systems-based environment.  Ensure the utilization and improvement of KPIs, SOPs, EOPs, TCCs, and other Operational Work System elements.  
10. Direct maintenance priorities for day-to-day and outage work through coordination with the OMC and IPOC and be an ardent supporter of both the Manufacturing Work System and other Reliability processes.
11. Maintain strong organizational skills, handle multiple tasks effectively, plan and execute daily, weekly and outage schedules.
12. Engage the team in achieving individual, team, department, mill, and company goals; manage plans to ensure the crew has ownership and feels valued within the organization.
13. Strive to establish and achieve challenging budgets and goals to deliver year over year savings.  Gain maximum value for the dollars invested.  Be an active member and leader of mill cost reduction team initiatives. 
14. Focus on results.  Sets clear expectations and ensure that accountability is maintained within the area.
15. Ensure crew skill development is a healthy and active process, help to identify and reduce skill/ knowledge gaps and approve training plans to fit department needs.
16. Display initiative by completing assigned tasks in a timely manner and by being self-motivated.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Minimum:

• Demonstrated and successful leadership ability in a manufacturing environment, including knowledge of and leadership in manufacturing safety practices.
• 5+ years’ experience in pulp and paper.
• Must have a high level of integrity/ethics, energy, and ability to work through influence to develop and lead others.
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, can communicate to groups and individuals at all levels, and has the ability to drive change.
• Demonstrated and successful ability to lead and continuously improve team performance in order to work injury-free, provide a quality product, and achieve world class productivity in support of a high-performance work system.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with proven ability to provide positive and improvement feedback, coaching opportunities, and take corrective measures as appropriate.
• Strong computer skills required – particularly with the Microsoft suite of tools and SAP.

Preferred:

• College Degree Preferred
• Excellent skills in organizing, planning, priority setting, and time management, with proven ability to adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving or conflict resolution processes.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Bogalusa  LA  70427-1060