Traffic & PS&D Area Process Manager

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Position Title:

Traffic & PS&D Area Process Manager

Pay Rate:

$129,900 - $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

This position reports to the Finished Products Manager and is responsible for all aspects of managing Traffic, Secondary Fiber and Shipping activities for a fully integrated Pulp and Paper Manufacturing facility.  The Secondary Fiber area produces 500 tons per day of recycled fiber to support paper machine production and provide incremental fiber during virgin pulp production upsets.  The Shipping area functions as a warehouse to store and ship finished product (paper rolls) via rail and truck to internal and external customers (box plants). Additionally, Shipping must move rolls reliably to sustain our internal customers, the paper machines by developing the systems to manage inventory of 1500 rolls or less.

The candidate must manage in a goal-oriented environment to deliver targeted results in the areas of Safety, Employee Engagement and Reliability Excellence.  Conducting 1-1s with employees to provide guidance and development is also required.

The Job You Will Perform:

• Demonstrate leadership in the area of safety; support broad based participation in the mill's safety process.
• Continue to develop and nurture a team-based organization committed to employee participation and teamwork, to ensure the success of the Prattville Mill.  Utilize CSA process to align Balance Scorecard initiatives to personal objectives. Manage the performance for a large team of hourly employees.
• Maintain a focus on developing a strong reliability culture where a clear partnership exists between Maintenance and Operations.
• Manage the area to achieve budget manufacturing costs, working and ensuring appropriate attention to cost issues and searching for new methods to allow cost reductions.
• Set expectations and hold both teams and individuals accountable for results.

Shipping and Warehouse Functions:

• Responsible for the safety, quality, and productivity of the Shipping Team.
• Responsible for working with the Team to mitigate safety concerns and develop a culture of Safety Above All Else.
• Responsible for creating a culture where team members have a line of sight on how their work impacts the success of the Finished Products department.
• Responsible for developing the systems to manage the Warehouse roll inventory to 1500 rolls or less.

Secondary Fiber Functions:

• Responsible for the safety, reliability, quality, and productivity of a 500 tpd recycle fiber plant.
• Responsible for empowering team members to have a culture of ownership for the productivity of the Secondary Fiber Department which is essential for the overall fiber balance of the Prattville Mill. 
• Responsible for driving initiatives to improve secondary fiber yield.
• Support the MWS processes to drive improved daily and outage maintenance execution.

Transportation Functions:

• Responsible for managing the rail and trailer yards.
• Responsible for DOT Hazmat Compliance for the mill which includes truck, rail and air shipments and training for the various departments involved in handling hazmat shipments.
• Responsible for the safety and performance of third part rail switching contractor and trailer spotting contractor.
• Work with third party to fully develop the replacement system for Railcar Management and Commodity Arrival Departure System.
• Responsible for box car supply and demurrage and detention cost.
• Position requires weekday and weekend duty

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Minimum of 5 years of Pulp and Paper Industry experience or 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated record of safety commitment and results.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership focused on accountability and results.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance functions.
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.

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 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