Area Process Manager - Pulp

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Position Title: 

Area Process Manager – Pulp

Pay Rate:

$108,200 - $158,700

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

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short –term incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

100 Jensen Road

Prattville, AL

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 build a resilient Safety program.
• Efficient operation and management of the Pulp Department which includes 3 Kamyr Digesters, 5 Washlines, Chip supply, and Turpentine recovery systems.
• 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
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a paper 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 and promotional opportunities within a global company. Practical safety leadership experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. Networking and relationship building across the organization.

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 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 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.
Prattville  AL  36067