Front Line Leader

Front Line Leader – Finished Products

Pay Rate:

$81,700 - $108,900 

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:

1785 Weyerhaeuser Rd.

Vanceboro, NC 28586

The Job You Will Perform:

The Front Line Leader (FLL) is responsible for leading shift team operations in the paper or pulp machine area. The Finished Products FLL will report to the Finished Products Superintendent.  Experience as a Front Line Leader/Supervisor is a plus. The FLL supervises a crew of team members to operate all area process systems and other related equipment in a safe and productive manner. This leadership position is accountable for the safety of their crew, continued environmental compliance, productivity, troubleshooting, as well as member training and development. The person in this role must be able to effectively communicate and manage expectations to achieve department objectives.

• Support and lead efforts at the New Bern Mill that include an injury-free environment through role modeling safe behavior, active involvement in safety activities and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment
• Complete the First Line Leader (FLL) Onboarding/Proficiency Curriculum and Safety Leadership Certification
• Manage a shift of hourly operators in the Finished Products department
• Lead the resolution of mechanical and operating malfunctions throughout the mill process
• Read and interpret the results of all required tests and take the necessary corrective action
• Coordinate and leads efforts to support high performance work teams
• Leadership role in ensuring team member relations, efforts, and processes are in place to maximize team member engagement and results
• Manage with a focus on continuous improvement
• Provide feedback, coaching, support and, when necessary, take corrective measures, to ensure all team members have a positive, productive, and safe work environment
• Communicate as needed with team members and mill leadership for resolution of safety, quality, reliability, cost, production, and personnel issues
• Communicate and lead the application of facility policies and standards
• Hold meaningful one-to-one discussions with members of the crew
• Provide leadership to troubleshoot operation issues
• Understand and be able to teach basic ideas and requirements of the Manufacturing Work System, including notification entry & delivery ticket creation in SAP and outage planning

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

Minimum

• Demonstrated and successful leadership ability in a manufacturing environment, including knowledge of and leadership in manufacturing safety practices
• Safety champion and strong understanding of environmental implications, costs, quality, and customers.
• Must have a high level of integrity, energy, and leadership ability to develop and lead others
• Effective oral and written communications skills with proven ability to provide positive and improvement feedback, coaching opportunities, and take corrective measures as appropriate
• Strong computer skills required

Preferred

• Working knowledge and experience in pulp and paper industry processes
• College Degree Preferred
• Excellent skills in organizing, planning, priority setting, and time management, with proven ability to adapt to sudden changes in the work environment
• Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving or conflict resolution processes.

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 with 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 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.

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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.
Vanceboro  NC  28586