First Line Leader - Finished Products

First Line Leader – Finished Products

Pay Rate: $82,500 – 110,000

Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time

Physical

Location:

Prattville Mill

This position provides the first level of supervision to employees working rotating shifts on two linerboard paper machines. The Finished Products First Line Leader is responsible for leading approximately 15-20 hourly union employees. Responsibilities include performance management, one to ones, attendance management, safety, productivity, product quality, cost, employee engagement and training.

• Adhere to and enforce all safety procedures;
• Report all safety incidents and lead incident investigations;
• Complete housekeeping audits and set cleanliness standards for the shift;
• Hold the crew accountable for documenting all breaks and completing break prevention rounds;
• Field day preparation and execution for each paper machine;
• Manage lockout/tagout for daily and emergency work;
• Set appropriate goals and expectations to achieve OME targets;
• Hold crew members accountable for quality and off standard production;
• Conduct semi-annual one to ones with team members in the Finished Products Department.

• Paper manufacturing experience and/or equivalent work experience, required.
• A degree in Chemical, Paper, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is highly preferred. Non-degreed candidates must have applicable/relevant work experience.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  working extended hours often and with short notice, a strong sense of ownership and urgency, clearly visible leadership skills, and working knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Extensive technical skills in paper making, Process Book and Pi/PARCView, mill procurement practices and manufacturing work systems.
• Candidates must also be able to use strong interpersonal skills to build trust, respect and teamwork with hourly and salaried personnel.

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.

Leadership training, promotional opportunities.

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.

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.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time.

Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting

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