Job Description

Position Title:

Area Process Manager- Paper

Pay Rate:

$125, 000- $ 150,000

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

Physical Location:

Henderson Mill

500 Commonwealth Drive

Henderson, KY 42420-4478

Reports to: Business Unit Manager (Operations Manager)

PURPOSE

The Area Process Manager is responsible for achieving business results in his/her area, providing leadership to all facets of the production process, and helping to build and support a high-performance work system. The APM champions the IP Way while supporting and exemplifying the vision and organizational values of International Paper Henderson Mill.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, and based on changing business needs of the company.

1. Primary responsibility for managing the PM and Winder systems.
2. Leads efforts in key focus area including safety, production and cost efficiencies, reliability, team member engagement, and environmental, to achieve or exceed targeted performance.
3. Lead the area to operational excellence through superior manufacturing techniques, application of ME tools and principles, total quality principles, and application of IP’s Reliability Roadmap tools.
4. Provides leadership and resources to support engagement and a high performance work team. Ensure development and implementation of manufacturing systems; including use of sustainability tools such as Trouble/Cause/Correction (TCC) and Centerlining.
5. Lead a total quality management process, which will assure the highest quality production and customer standards, which meet environmental requirements.
6. Develops, maintains, and uses sustainable methods for all processes and improvements.
7. Participate in the development of the budget and capital plan processes for area(s).
8. Lead area efforts in year-over-year cost improvement and supports the development and implementation of associated projects.
9. Colloaborate with FLL’s to ensure team member relations, efforts and processes are in place that maximize motivation and the desire to work at the Henderson Mill.
10. Communicate and lead the application of facility policies and standards.
11. Manages the PM and Winder areas’ goal setting and performance management consistent with company and mill direction.
12. Coordinate daily operations between shift teams with a focus on process optimization.
13. Help prioritize daily and scheduled shutdown maintenance.
14. Work with suppliers to form good partnership relations and maximize TCO value.
15. Champions safety efforts by modeling and maintaining an environment of safe work practices and proactive approach to safety management.
16. Champions and fulfills area specific 5S expectations.
17. Understand and meets internal and external customer requirements.
18. Develop, maintain, and use reliable methods for all processes and their improvements.
19. Manage the communication efforts to support all of the above.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to wear all required safety equipment.
• Noise levels in excess of 90 dB
• Heat in excess of 100°F occasionally
• Working environment is 24/7—ability to be on-call as need and/or required
• Ability to work on concrete, and periodically move equipment/tools weighing up to 50 pounds

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum

• Previous team leader/supervisory, project management, etc. experience in the paper industry (two to five years)
• Experience in working with Maintenance and Engineering in Optimization projects and work orders
• Proven record of leading safe work practices
• Experience in setting good manufacturing practices and developing administrative and operative systems, including area goals and budgets, using the appropriate, reliable and sustainable methods
• Ability to fully utilize and build partnerships with external resources like IP Technology and suppliers

Preferred

• College degree preferred or 3 years of previous leadership experience
• Safety Leadership Certified
• First Line Leader Certification
• Experience working in High Performance Work System
• Leadership experience working in a quality focused environment
• Knowledge of and leadership in paper mill safety practices
• Excellent skills in organizing, planning, priority setting, and time management, with proven ability to adapt to sudden changes in the work environment
• Yellow/Green Belt Certification
• Microsoft Project knowledge

CAREER ARCHITECT COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Organizing
• Developing Direct Repots
• Planning
• Drive For Results
• Priority Setting
• Integrity and Trust
• Problem Solving
• Listening
• Process Management
• Managing Through Systems
• Timely Decision Making
• Motivating Others

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, promotional opportunities

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 125 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-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.