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Area Process Manager

International Paper
Vanceboro, NC, US, 28586, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jun 2025
💰 $134,600/yr($101,000/yr$134,600/yr)

About the role

Position Title

Area Process Manager – Utilities

 

Pay Rate:

$101,000- $134,600

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. PL may vary. 

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried

 

Physical Location:

1785 Weyerhaeuser Road

Vanceboro, NC 28586

 

The Job You Will Perform:

This position reports to the Utilities Business Unit Manager (BUM) and is a mid-level management position at the New Bern Cellulose Fibers Mill. The position is responsible for the safe, responsible, environmentally sound, and reliable operation of an area of Power and Recovery Business Unit.

  • Work as a key team member of the Business Unit to together deliver and exceed expected Business Unit results today, and help build a stronger and more resilient Power and Recovery Business Unit for the future.
  • Responsible for a safe work environment and demonstrates safety leadership in all aspects of the manufacturing operation. Activities include, but are not limited to leading safety meetings, conducting observations, coaching and correcting unsafe behaviors and conditions, and the implementation of all policies and procedures.
  • Working through the Shift Team Leaders and the operating crews.
  • Directly oversee the operation of all processes and equipment in a manner that ensures and delivers compliance to all applicable environmental permits and regulations.
  • Be directly involved with the maintenance and capital work of the key areas of operation assigned.
  • Ensure that the Mill and Corporate safety policies are complied with, including compliance with all Power and Recovery Technology policy manuals.
  • Develop and implement management systems to maintain the safe and reliable operation of the Business Unit within established parameters. For example –center-lining, log sheet review, checklists, Operator Basic Care, continuous improvement, etc.
  • Ensure that all necessary Lockout Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and TCC’s (Trouble, Cause, Correction procedures) are developed, updated, and readily available as appropriate.
  • Active involvement with Department Learning Leader for all training related activities in areas of responsibility including operator certifications, required refresher training, and training on new processes and/or equipment.
  • Participate in the Business Unit Manufacturing Work Systems team, working with the team to ensure that the Reliability Elements are integrated into short term and long term execution plans.
  • Work with the Operations Maintenance Coordinator to efficiently and effectively schedule and execute safe and responsible maintenance outages.
  • Manage the budget for areas for which you are responsible.
  • Coordinate Business Unit activities with Area Process Managers from other Business Units within the mill to maximize mill business results.

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Preferred B.S. degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years managing Power and Recovery processes (Kraft Recovery Boiler, Power Boilers, Steam Header management and distribution, Turbine/Generator, Water Treatment, Filter Plant, Demineralizers, Evaporators, Concentrators, High Solids Concentrators, Precipitators, Lime Kiln and Recausticizing, Soap and Tall Oil systems, Effluent Treatment, …); manufacturing setting preferred.
  • Strong computer and data analysis skills. Knowledge of Process Book/PI, Parcview, Proficy, Excel, Minitab, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, SAP is valued.
  • Leadership skills.

 

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. 

 

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