First Line Leader - OCC

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

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Physical Location :

601 County Rd.

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 OCC Front Line Leader leads OCC hourly team members supporting one of Riverdale Mill’s operating areas, and works in partnership with the area OCC FLL’s to ensure the reliable operation of the area equipment.

This position reports to the Area Process Manager (APM).

Lead and direct the OCC crew 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 area OCC FLL’s 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.

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 OCC department.

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

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