Area Process Manager

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: 

Area Process Manager

Pay Rate:

$101,000 – 135,000

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:

801 42nd St.

Springfield, OR 97478

The Job You Will Perform:

• Promote and support an everyday safety first culture.
• Lead by example and ensure acceptable work practices are being followed.
• Enforce company policies and procedures while maintaining a supportive work environment.
• Sets expectations for hourly team member operational performance.
• Drive engagement and team development in the operations department.
• Build Sustainability in to Housekeeping
• Provide leadership to troubleshoot operating issues within the operating area
• Support operations as required during outages
• Manage overall operations in order to maximize production and efficiency by analyzing the processes and utilizing all available tools, technology, and outside resources.
• Support shutdown planning, preventive/predictive maintenance and the equipment reliability process.
• Ensure reliability plans for major area equipment rebuilds are met.
• Develop and support area capital planning to allow the department to meet reliability and cost reduction targets. 
• Assist with developing yearly budget for specific operating Area.
• Keep reliable methods and training materials up to date.
• This position does require the individual to be part of a duty coverage team rotation that includes weekend and on-call coverage for the operation Areas.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Bachelor Degree required, with preference in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper, or Mechanical Engineering. 
• Minimum 5 years related experience in pulp and paper industry
• Strong commitment to safety in all aspects of business operations
• Strong interpersonal leadership skills and ability to motivate others
• Technical problem solving skills
• Ability to manage teams and projects
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project)
• Customer Focus, Optimizes Work Processes, Directs Work, Instills Trust, Communicates Effectively, Drives Results, Builds Effective Teams, Action Oriented, Manages Conflict, Decision Quality, Ensures Accountability, Manages Complexity, and Manages Ambiguity.

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 125 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.
Springfield  OR  97478