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Shift Maintenance First Line Leader

International Paper
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2025
💰 $124,500/yr($106,700/yr$124,500/yr)

About the role

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: 

Shift Maintenance First Line Leader

 

Pay Rate:

$106,700-$124,500

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 DuPont Shift Rotation

 

Physical Location:

601 County Rd 78

Selma, Al

 

The Job You Will Perform:

  • Lead and direct the shift mechanical/electrical team in a goal-oriented environment to deliver results in the areas of safety, engagement, and reliability excellence.
  • Manage team compliance with company and mill policies, procedures, and other requirements.
  • Be a safety advocate by monitoring the radio for opportunities to get involved in safety FLL interventions
  • Approve pay and vacation scheduling for the team, and complete other administrative tasks consistent with the requirements of the labor agreement and mill/company policy.
  • Conduct 1:1s with employees to provide and receive guidance and development feedback.
  • Identify individual and organizational training needs and implement training plans (hard and soft skills).
  • Coordinate with operations to prioritize and schedule maintenance activities.
  • Coordinate with AMM and with other areas of the mill to share maintenance resources when necessary to accomplish maintenance tasks mill wide.
  • Coordinate with area Mechanical/Electrical FLL to jointly resource tasks and solve problems across maintenance disciplines.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and support identification and implementation of solutions.
  • Serve as contractor coordinator for vendor or contractor resources when necessary.
  • Serve as a key member of the MWS team, fulfilling positional responsibilities within the MWS process.
  • Complete responsibilities in alignment with IP reliability systems (RCFA, PM/PdM, Precision Maintenance, etc.)
  • PLC knowledge and experience
  • Improve existing or implement new work systems as necessary to ensure the sustainability of progress/positive results.
  • Interact with Security to facilitate maintenance call outs at night and on weekends.

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • B.S. degree in engineering or related field, or comparable work experience
  • 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in mechanical or electrical maintenance and/or paper industry operations.
  • Previous supervisory experience a plus
  • Completion of the IP Front Line Leader modules or other leadership development preferred.

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.

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