Operations Maintenance Coordinator - Fibers

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Position Title: 

Operations Maintenance Coordinator - Fibers

Pay Rate:

$100,890- $137,000

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:

238 Mays Bridge Rd SW

Rome, GA 30165

The Job You Will Perform:

The Rome Mill is seeking an Operations Maintenance Coordinator (OMC), Fibers. The OMC is responsible for coordination of the operations and maintenance functions within the department to maximize the budgets and the reliability of equipment. The OMC will accomplish results by driving reliability best practices into the daily operation of the business in the Fibers areas. The OMC, Fibers reports to the Business Unit Manager, Fibers.

• Maintains budgeted production requirements at planned quality and lowest possible cost.
• Works with maintenance staff to determine ways to assure and improve the reliability of equipment and systems. 
• Assure safety awareness, safe work and compliance with safety rules and policies in all work performed by Crew.
• Provides assistance and technical advice necessary to assist in the operations process.
• Leadership, including workforce engagement, diversity, employee development and labor relations.
• Communicate mill and department performance levels and standards to  Operators.
• Responsible for ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with Plant Rules, SOPs and Corporate Policies and Requirements.
• Keep current documentation on allowable environmental permit limits and assure compliance with all rules, regulations and laws. 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• High School Diploma required, Engineering degree preferred.
• The successful candidate will have at least three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Pulp & Paper Mill Supervision experience preferred.
• Pulp area or recycle plant experience including maintenance and First Line Leader (FLL) management experience are highly preferred.
• Must be experienced using a computer and skilled in word processing, spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Excel), Microsoft Project, SAP business systems, and other databases. 
• Key Competencies Include: Building Effective Teams, Command Skills, Customer Focus, Managing Vision and Purpose, Business Acumen, People Development, Strategic Agility

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, 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 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.
Rome  GA  30165