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.

The Job You Will Perform:

International Paper operates a recycling business which collects, sorts, and processes waste paper and other recyclables across North America. The business contributes to the U.S. paper recycling environmental success story (where recovery now exceeds 60%) and contributes to International Paper’s manufacturing success.

This position reports to the Plant General Manager and is a hands-on leadership position responsible for providing direction to first and second shift employees.

Key Functions:

• Foster a safety environment that ensures team members are not injured.
• Make certain there are no LIFE injuries by a safety first culture that includes engagement and ownership in the plant.
• Assist with the plant’s staffing, operational efficiency, and maintenance and cost control measures.
• Responsible for leading and directing the development, training, and performance of plant team members.
• Help achieve plant financial targets by managing cost and plant S&A cost.
• Provide leadership in transportation, operations, maintenance, and capital expense
• Ensure compliance of EHS policies and procedures
• Drive improvements and enhancements to plant safety and KES programs
• Conduct plant safety meetings.
• Ensures plant housekeeping meets established standards
• Drive improvements in operating processes and workflow
• Develop working knowledge of P&L statement
• Lead successful implementation of continuous improvement projects

The Skills You Will Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proven commitment to safety and safety processes.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills
• Must be able to work within a team atmosphere and effectively coach for results
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Effective analytical skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience manufacturing / processing industry
• College degree or equivalent education and experience
• Spanish proficiency
• Ability to relocate for future career growth opportunities

Key Competencies

• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Customer Focus
• Business Acumen
• Building Effective Teams
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Managerial Courage
• Learning on the Fly
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Priority Setting/Time Management
• Excellent listening, written, and oral communication skills

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:

• Development of a comprehensive controllership experience
• 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, !Pride, 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.
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