Area Process Manager- Power

Position Title:

Area Process Manager- Power

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.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short –term incentive plan.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location :

3737 Hwy 3

Redwood, MS 39156

The Job You Will Perform:

The Vicksburg Mill is a fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility. The mill includes multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, paper machine, power and recovery boilers, and effluent treatment. The Area Process Manager Power is a leadership position in the Vicksburg Mill’s Utilities department and reports to the Power Business Unit Manager. The Area Manager’s role is to provide leadership to the Power team and operating shift crews to achieve the mill and Utilities Department objectives and facilitate sound business decisions. This position is responsible for one power boiler, water treatment, boiler feedwater, compressed air systems, and steam distribution systems within the mill. The Power Area Manager is responsible for executing the Utilities department objectives including safety leadership, environmental compliance, and in meeting operational targets. In addition, the Power Area Manager must ensure that the department complies with requirements of the Power Technology Policy Manuals (RB, PB, TG, and Balance of Plant) and that the systems to meet them are healthy.

Assure a safe and highly motivated workforce by demonstrating leadership in safety and engagement; exhibiting safety leadership and encouraging safety engagement

Ensure 100% environmental compliance

Ensure 100% compliance to State, insurance and company operating regulations

Lead Vicksburg to an accident and injury-free work environment through leadership by example, modeling safe behavior, and supporting established safety initiatives

Provide leadership, clear direction, and develop personal accountability to maintain a satisfactory work environment for all employees. Treat each employee with respect and dignity, and hold others to the same standard

Hold meaningful and effective one-to-one discussions with members of the Utilities operating team; set clear expectations for both team and individuals

Direct and lead all manufacturing activities on the operating line in a manner that meets or exceed performance, reliability and budget commitments

Coach, manage, lead, support and develop approximately 40 production employees in the Utilities department

Continuously improve the operation by staying current with new technologies, implementing best practices, identifying non-value-added elements and modeling continuous process improvement

Provide leadership to troubleshoot operating and maintenance issues through MWS and a strong basic care system

Plan operations and contractor activities for annual outages and cycle outages

Use 3PQP and GMTI principles to ensure a highly trained

Understand and facilitate the implementation of all Policy manuals and Corrective action plans associated with Power and Utilities (EPDM, RB Policy manual, Balance of Plant, Turbine generator)

The Skills You Will Bring:

Minimum of 5 years of relevant power maintenance or operations management experience

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Management or related field is strongly preferred; equivalent education / experience combination is required

The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of power boiler and recovery boiler systems, concepts and applications, and is capable of being a technical resource for Utilities employees.

Demonstrated record of safety and environmental commitment and results

Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels

Understands and utilizes the principles necessary to achieve and maintain a high performance organization

Strong leadership skills focused on accountability and results

Desire to work with maintenance as a team

Strong commitment to reliability and to the use of Manufacturing Excellence tools / work systems to ensure sustainability of progress. Top of Form

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.