First Line Leader- Pulp

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title: 

First Line Leader - Pulp

Pay Rate:

$82,500 – 110,000

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:

601 County Rd 78

Selma, Al

The Job You Will Perform:

• The FLL Pulp Position: This position provides leadership and support in the pulp manufacturing process. They must help manage the safety, environmental, people, operations, and reliability performance of the Pulp Mill areas including: Woodyard, Digesters, Caustic Plant, Brown Stock Washers, Bleach Plants, ClO2 generators and OCC Plant.
• They will manage all production and maintenance shift employees in their area while on rotation to ensure the safe, effective, efficient and continuous operation of the mill.
• The FLL will be heavily involved in a broad spectrum of areas such as Leadership, Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and People. 
• They must help manage the safety, environmental, people, operations, and reliability performance of the Pulp Mill areas
• This role is also required to be a member of and to lead the Mill’s Emergency Response Team in the event of an emergency.
• Manage in a goal-oriented environment to deliver targeted results in the areas of safety, environmental, employee engagement, reliability, cost, quality, and productivity.
• Set crew expectations, leverage teamwork, and hold individuals and team accountable for results.
• Interface with other departments to ensure quality parameters are achieved and maintained.
• Hold developmental one-to-one feedback sessions with direct reports.
• Implement and support reliability excellence initiatives (ie. work systems, precision maintenance, basic care, and RCFA.)

The Skills You Will Bring:

• B.S. degree in Engineering or related field preferred, will consider candidate with equivalent on the job experience.
• Prefer 3 to 5 years experience in Pulp Manufacturing and/or OCC operations. 
• Completion of First Line Leader or other formal Leadership Development required.
• Successful candidate must have demonstrated strong leadership skills and a proven track record of improving employee engagement.
• Qualified candidates should also possess good oral and written communication skills. Completion of Front Line Leader modules and certification required, will accept candidate who is enrolled with a commitment to complete modules within 6 months.  

• Action Oriented, Functional / Technical Skills, Building Effective Teams, Confronting Direct Reports, Command Skills, Conflict Management, Listening, Informing, Planning, Organizational Agility, 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:

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

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 leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 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.
Selma  AL  36701-8311