Mill Controller

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Position Title:  
Mill Controller

Pay Rate: 
$125,900-167,800
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: 
Pensacola Mill
Cantonment, FL 

The Job You Will Perform: 
The Mill Controller will work closely with a variety of different areas throughout the mill including operations, maintenance, technical, and management. 
•    Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results
•    Support 5S program for the area and drive improvement projects, audit systems, and excellent results
•    Provide direct support for and participation in the mill’s structured cost reduction efforts/teams
•    Lead and deliver results through GMS based processes and systems
•    Provide support for capital project development and implementation
•    Implement systems to improve and sustain results
•    Serve on the Gainsharing steering team
•    Participate in the mill’s people development council
•    Provide support for budgeting cycle targeted at delivering year over year savings
•    Fulfill weekend duty team leadership role for Finance
•    Ensure optimum profitability of the Mill through participation in the effective, safe, and efficient management, direction and guidance of the personnel and assets of the business 
•    Report accurate and timely financial and operating statistical information to identify potential business problems and opportunities
•    Maintain compliance of efficient internal controls on all transactions of company assets and interests, including legal, state and local taxes and insurance claims
•    Ensure long-range growth and achievement of mill and company objectives by leading the planning process for operating budget, facility plan, capital and repair budget, forecasting variances, etc.
•    Build an effective team by recruiting, transferring, organizing and developing a viable and dynamic management structure 
•    Manage timely and efficient processing of all mill payrolls and vendor/contractor payments 
•    Review and control the manufacturing and financial results of the Mill and make recommendations and/or alert responsible management staff of problems and opportunities
•    Plan and direct the implementation of new procedures and controls as required by the dynamic change in facilities, products, and corporate policies and procedures

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring: 
•    Eight (8) years post college experience with prior Controller experience preferred. 
•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent practical experience required.  

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:
Promotional opportunities within a global company

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) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting www.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.
Cantonment  FL  32533