Area Process Manager - Power

Position Title: 

Area Process Manager – Power

Pay Rate:

$108,200 - $144,300

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: (Riegelwood)

865 John Riegel Rd

Riegelwood, NC 28456

The Job You Will Perform:

The Area Process Manager – Power at International’s Paper Riegelwood Mill will provide leadership to the Power team and Operation shift crews to achieve or exceed the targeted goals.  Targeted goals include safety leadership, environmental compliance, reliability and operational excellence. Successful candidate empowers employees and leads the implementation of processes and systems designed to stabilize and improve the manufacturing process for the utilities area. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Actively engage operating teams to foster a resilient safety culture
• Understand environmental regulations and ensure compliance is met

• Ensure the department complies with requirements of the Power Technology Policy Manuals (Recovery Boiler, Power Boiler, Turbine Generator, and Balance of Plant – “Orange Book”)
• Provide oversight leadership to the MWS team for Power area
• Drive for continuous improvements in operating strategies to drive for improved efficiency and reduced energy cost
• Frequently interface with other operating departments to ensure operational stability across the mill
• Complete annual outage preparation, planning and execution. Complete and maintain all required documentation

• Establish training expectations and/or certification requirements for the Power area 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• BS in Engineering, Management or related field is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Power/Recovery operations or maintenance management experience.  Supervisor experience preferred.
• Preferred to have Drinking water and/or Waste Water certifications
• Strong candidates will have thorough knowledge of power boiler and recovery boiler systems, concepts and applications, and is capable of being technical resource for utilities employees

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

Desired Competencies:

• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Innovative Management
• Priority Setting
• Decision Quality
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Building Effective Teams
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Informing

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership Training
• Promotional Opportunities

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. 

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