Fibers First Line Leader

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Position Title: 

Fibers First Line Leader

Pay Rate:

$89,000 - $130,000

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

Rotating Shift

Physical Location:

100 Jensen Road

Prattville, AL

The Job You Will Perform:

• The Fibers First Line Leader provides the first level of supervision to hourly employees working rotating shifts in the Fibers business unit.
• The First Line Leader is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Pulp mill and Woodyard. There are three Kamyr Digesters, five wash lines, three stacker/reclaimers, two round wood chipper lines, two Chip truck dumps, two chip screen lines and one slasher deck. 
• Other responsibilities include performance management, one to ones, attendance management, safety, productivity, product quality, cost, employee engagement, training, and assisting with personnel scheduling. 
• The successful candidate will work with Fibers Area Process Managers to ensure a safe, efficient operation that is environmentally conscious and cost effective.
• Adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures. 
• Report all safety incidents and lead incident analyses. 
• Complete 5S audits and set standards for the crews. 
• Manage lockout/tagout for daily and emergency work. 
• Set appropriate goals and expectations around production and quality, including inventory management and chemical ordering. 
• Hold crew members accountable for off quality production.
• Direct hourly personnel, across four shifts, to achieve departmental goals and objectives. 
• Conduct semi-annual one-to-ones with every crew member.
• Ensure communication and coordination across the different areas and business units.
  
  

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Candidates must have at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, with a heavy concentration in Fibers operations.
• A degree in Chemical, Paper, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred.  Non-degreed candidates must meet International Paper’s First Line Leader requirements. 
• This position requires a strong sense of ownership and urgency, clearly visible leadership skills, and extensive operational knowledge and understanding. 
• Candidates must also be able to use strong interpersonal skills to engage hourly personnel and build trust, respect, and teamwork with both hourly and salaried personnel.
  
  

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 and 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 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-b