First Line Leader Maintenance - Pulp
International PaperAbout the role
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Position Title:
First Line Leader Maintenance - Pulp
Pay Rate:
$89,000 - $118,600
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:
3203 International Dr.
Selma, AL
Riverdale Mill, located in Selma AL, is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines, one producing Brite Top liner and one producing uncoated free sheet. In addition to the machines, the mill includes multiple process lines, including wood handling, pulping and OCC, power and recovery, sheeting operations and effluent treatment. The GM FLL leads a general mechanic crew of approximately ten (10) hourly team members supporting one of Riverdale Mill’s operating areas, and works in partnership with the area E/I FLL to ensure the reliable operation of the area equipment. This position reports to the Business Unit Area Maintenance Manager (AMM).
The Job You Will Perform:
- Lead and direct the general mechanic 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.
- 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 E/I 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.
- Serve on a weekend duty team for the Maintenance department.
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 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.
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