Fibers Area Process Manager

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Position Title: 

Area Process Manager – Fibers

Pay Rate:

$129,900 - $158,700

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

34040 Union Camp Drive

Franklin, VA 23581

757-569-4321

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for one single vessel hydraulic continuous digester, two pressure knotters and screens, one Brown Stock Washer, one Decker, one high consistency oxygen Bleach line, and one ClO2 plant
• Responsibility of assisting the Business Unit Manager in leading the Fibers Department and working with the Maintenance FLL, Maintenance Planner, OMC, Technical Assistant, ME staff, five shift FLL’s (who are shared with the Power & Recovery area), and 26 hourly team members
• Serves as the mill’s PSM coordinator and will be responsible for developing the training and safe operating procedures for the team members
• Responsible for maintenance and reliability of the Fibers area.  Maintenance and reliability will be performed in accordance with the Reliability Road Map

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree (engineering discipline) or 10+ years in a pulp and paper manufacturing facility.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible assignments in a manufacturing area (2+ years of people management leading an organization strongly preferred).
• PSM knowledge (preferred).

Desired Competencies:

• Drive for Results
• Planning
• Organizing
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Managerial Courage
• Listening
• Innovation Management
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Direct Others
• Conflict Management

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:

Sales and Leadership training, 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 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. 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) 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 2022 were $21.2 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.
Franklin  VA  23851