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:
Maintenance FLL – Paper
Pay Rate:
PL 13
$98,000 - $112,000
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:
401 Avenue U
Bogalusa, LA 70427
The Job You Will Perform:
- Supports and leads safety efforts at Bogalusa 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.
- Completes the First Line Leader (FLL) Onboarding/Proficiency Curriculum.
- Coordinates 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.
- Leads provides guidance, and/or supports teams as needed to achieve team goals, daily responsibilities, and overall mill goals.
- Manages daily shift operations in their assigned area while focusing on continuous improvement.
- Provides constructive and positive feedback, coaching, support, and performance management to ensure all team members have a positive, productive, and safe work environment.
- Communicates as needed with team members and mill leadership for resolution of safety, quality, cost, production, and personnel issues.
- Communicates and lead the application of facility policies and standards.
- Hold meaningful one-to-one discussions with members of crew; set clear expectations for both team and individuals and motivate team members to strive for success.
- Coach employees to be safety leaders and/while leading by example.
- Provide leadership to troubleshoot operation issues
- Understands and meets internal and external customer requirements.
- Develops, maintains, and uses reliable methods for all processes and their improvements.
- Assists other team members in the mill as necessary to minimize downtime and maintain quality.
- Maintains and develops team relationships with a positive attitude that instills confidence in personal leadership ability.
- Manage Lockout/ Hot Work and Vessel entry programs
The Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge You Will Bring:
- College degree preferred.
- 2+ years of operations, maintenance, and/or engineering experience in a paper manufacturing environment.
- Strong computer skills required.
- Demonstrates a successful leadership ability in a manufacturing environment, including safety leadership.
- Must have a high level of integrity, motivation, and leadership to develop and lead others.
- 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 experience and 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 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.
Bogalusa LA 70427-1060
