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Area Process Manager Power and Chemical

International Paper
Prattville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Oct 2025
💰 $144,300/yr($108,200/yr$144,300/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: 

Area Process Manager - Power and Chemical

 

Pay Rate:

$108,200 – $144,300

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:

100 Jensen Rd.

Prattville AL, 36067

 

The Job You Will Perform:

The Power & Chemical area is comprised of two Lime Kilns, three sets of black liquor Evaporators, influent and effluent treatment systems, two black liquor Recovery Boilers, two bark & natural gas Power Boilers, and two hydrogen cooled turbine generators. This area is divided between four area managers who cover various portions of the process. Area manager’s with backgrounds in any of the above processes are welcome to apply. Manager duties include the following.

 

  • They are responsible for the day to day manufacturing needs in a manner that delivers target results in the areas of safety, environmental, quality, production, and cost.
  • Lead their area to injury free work environment through leadership by example and modeling safe behaviors
  • Lead the safety processes including safety work systems, safety observations, and operator safety training
  • Maintain high standards in their area. Standards should be communicated clearly and upheld through accountability.
  • Lead and sustain continual improvement with a Manufacturing Excellence culture 
  • Lead ongoing improvements efforts in IEPM, MWS, RCFA, Basic Care, and Preventative Maintenance efforts to continue meeting or exceeding world class standards.  Develop, maintain, and use reliable methods for all processes and improvements 
  • Assist with prioritization of daily and scheduled maintenance work along with coordination of manpower scheduling
  • Plan and execute Annual outages
  • Ensure a quality product is produced for our internal customers
  • Foster team environment to support an engaged workforce
  • Understand and assist in meeting area costs versus budget

 

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Four (4) years post college experience with a minimum of two (2) years operation experience in pulp & paper required. 
  • Technical degree in engineering and some supervisory experience is preferred
  • Experience in Utilities, lime kilns, or evaporators 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 and promotional opportunities within a global company. Practical safety leadership experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. Networking and relationship building across the organization.

 

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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