Job 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
Area Process Manager Paper - PM2
Pay Rate
$108,200 $158,700

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

PM2 Area Process Manager
This leadership position of PM2 APM reports to the Pm2 Superintendent in Springfield, OR. The Springfield Mill is a 1,750+ ton per day containerboard mill with one paper machine, a continuous digester, a secondary fiber plant and a utilities/chemical recovery complex. It currently operates with 290 mill employees.

Chief responsibilities consist of safely and efficiently utilizing of full potential of operating, maintenance and other support resources to maximize the performance of the Springfield facility by providing quality, timely, and cost effective services and products to the internal and external customers. Provide leadership and direction of shift crews.

Provide leadership in a goals-oriented environment to deliver target results in the areas of safety, environmental, quality, productivity, employee engagement, and reliability excellence. Manage the performance and development of salaried and hourly team members by setting clear expectations and standards of performance through effective one on one performance evaluations and discussions in addition to ensuring that operator certification modules are developed, maintained, and implemented for employee development.

This position will report directly to the Springfield PM2 Superintendent.

The Job You Will Perform

• Promote and support a Safety Above All Else culture.
• Ensure the PM2 area operates within all environmental permits for the mill.
• 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 PM2 Area.
• Set standards and hold employees accountable for excellent housekeeping.
• Provide leadership to troubleshoot operating issues within the PM2 Area
• Manage overall PM2 operations in order to maximize production and efficiency by analyzing the processes and utilizing all available tools, technology, and outside resources.
• Maintain product quality that meets and exceeds customer expectations by producing products that are within our specifications. Maintain Best Quartile Quality Performance and Schedule Adherence.
• Manage spending to Budget.
• 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 future reliability and cost reduction targets.
• Assist with developing yearly budget for the PM2 Area.
• Keep reliable methods and training materials up to date.
• Manage Crew Assignments and work with Hourly Schedulers to staff the Paper Machine
• This position does require the individual to be part of a duty coverage team rotation that includes weekend and on-call coverage for the Finished Products Areas.

The Qualifications, Skills And Knowledge You Will Bring

• Bachelor Degree required, with preference in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 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 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

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 or

Springfield OR 97478

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