First Line Leader - Operations

Description:

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 - Operations

Pay Rate:

$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 :

801 42nd ST

Springfield, OR 97478

The Job You Will Perform:

The First Line Leader is responsible for the safety, leadership, and management of all Operation shift employees in the mill. The First-Line Leader will oversee one of two areas in the mill – either Finished Products or Fiber/Recovery. This position works a rotating shift and will report directly to either the Finished Products or Fiber/Recovery Business Unit Manager and support them by :

• The Operations First-Line Leader leads the crew and manages the operation to achieve operating plan objectives while keeping safety as the top priority.

• Collaborate with the other on-shift FLL to meet the overall shift safety and operating plans.

• Be a safety leader for your crew, ensure safety is a core value, and always prioritize safety over production.

• Daily observations of crew members and contractors for safe work practices

• Provide on-shiftenvironmental stewardship of the mill and community

• Support crews with operating issues by providing leadership and guidance

• Lead by example and ensure acceptable work practices are being followed

• Enforce company policies and procedures, while maintaining a supportive work environment

• Run the production model and balance recovery chemical volumes, pulp volumes, and paper volumes at optimum levels

• Perform performance reviews with each crew member.

• Approve employee time in our timekeeping system, Workbrain

• Assist with staffing needs on shift

• Participate in incident investigations as required

• Provide coaching when needed to improve employee performance

• New employee onboarding and performance evaluations

• Understand training priorities of the crew. Perform regular reviews on training progress to keep on track

The Skills You Will Bring:

Key Competencies Include:

• Action Oriented

• Managing Through Systems

• Functional/Technical Skills

• Conflict Management

• Listening

• Informing

• Priority Setting

• Problem Solving

Qualifications include:

• Minimum 5 years related experience in a manufacturing facility

• Technical knowledge of pulp and paper manufacturing process

• Strong commitment to safety in all aspects of business operations

• Strong interpersonal leadership skills and ability to motivate others

• Good written and verbal communications skills

• Willingness to work rotating shift to include weekends and holidays as per schedule

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays

• Retirement, and 401k Matching Program

• Medical & Dental

• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)

• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training

• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly 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 2021 were $19.4 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.

Springfield OR 97478

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Location:

Springfield, OR, US, 97478

Category: Manufacturing

Date: Jun 24, 2024

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