First Line Leader - E&I

Job Description

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Position Title:

First Line Leader – Electrical and Instrumentation

Pay Range: $89,000 – $118,600

Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time

Physical

Location:

3203 International Dr., Selma, AL (Riverdale Mill)

• Lead and direct the E/I team in a goal-oriented environment to deliver results in 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, consistent with labor agreement and mill 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 other areas of the mill to share maintenance resources when necessary to accomplish maintenance tasks mill-wide.
• Implement and sustain 5S.
• Effectively manage available resources on a daily basis through efficient planning and scheduling activities.
• Continuously assess training needs of crew members to provide learning opportunities.
• Respond appropriately to off-shift, off-day and maintenance shift problems.
• Responsible for the team’s time and attendance, performance, and record keeping.
• Communicate appropriately to ensure operations is knowledgeable of maintenance activities through the daily and weekly planning meetings.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley and ABB drive systems is desirable.
• 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.

• 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.
• Maintenance experience in a Pulp & Paper facility is desirable.
• Supervisory experience necessary.
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft and SAP PM Applications.
• Active learner and ability to develop direct reports.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player.

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.

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.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We serve customers worldwide with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing