Mechanical Front Line Leader

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Position:

Mechanical Front Line Leader

Pay Rate:

(PL 12)

$86, 800 - $115, 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:

1201 W Lathrop Ave

Savannah, GA 31415

Summary:

The Savannah Mill is currently seeking a Mechanical Front-Line Leader.  This position reports to the Area Maintenance Manager and is responsible for leading the area maintenance activities across the entire machine. 

The Job You Will Perform:

Including, but not limited to:

• Lead the team to an injury free work environment through leadership by example and modeling safe behaviors. 
• Responsible for making sure that all team members are trained and adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Ensures team members receive the necessary training and certifications to obtain the skills needed to safely perform maintenance activities.
• Personal attention to and direct involvement in maintaining a clean and orderly work environment, including improvements in the housekeeping standards through the 5S process.
• Responsible for coaching employees & addressing performance issues to ensure performance expectations are met in order to achieve team goals.
• Actively participates in the Manufacturing Work System process
• Ensures work requests are generated by their maintenance technicians from PMs and other inspections.
• Supervises the execution of jobs according to the Daily Work Schedule.
• Uses initiative to seek out root cause of failures and take steps to correct and prevent recurrences.  Assists in the RCFA corrective actions and helps eliminate chronic equipment issues. Lead and/or participate in Root Cause Failure analysis.
• Champion of precision maintenance practices for their team.  Ensures equipment installation and repairs are completed to Company best practice/precision practices.
• Responsible to schedule and monitor contract work within his or her area of responsibility as directed by AMM.
• Solicits recommendations from maintenance technicians on improving existing procedures and Standard Job Plans.
• Reviews preliminary drawings, specifications, and plans from Engineering and recommends changes when necessary.
• Works closely with the Maintenance Planner to update and maintain correct Bill of Materials, spare parts, and Standard Job Plans.
• Ensures maintenance technicians receive necessary training to maintain and improve their skill levels.  Works to maximize mechanic flexibility.  Assigns maintenance technicians to tasks that will enhance skill development.

Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent maintenance technical work experience
• Set-up FLL experience a plus
• Good safety, performance, and attendance record
• Willing to work on rotating shifts
• Must successfully complete FLL Training & Certification program
• Manufacturing experience (Operations or Maintenance)

Preferred Competencies:

• Motivating Others
• Developing Direct Reports
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Conflict Management
• Building Effective Teams
• Integrity and Trust
• Listening
• Action Oriented
• Managing Diversity
• Problem solving
• Drive for Results
• Confronting Direct Reports and Others
• Timely Decision Making
• Customer Focus
• Process Management
• Drive for Results
• Building Effective Teams
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Conflict Management
• Managerial Courage
• Managing through Systems

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 a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 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.
Savannah  GA  31415