Manager Area Process Power & Recovery

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Position Title: Assistant Superintendent – Power & Recovery

Pay Rate: $110,000 – $160,000

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:

801 42nd St., Springfield, OR 97478

The Job You Will Perform

• Promote and support an everyday safety first culture.
• Lead by example and ensure acceptable work practices are being followed.
• Enforce company policies and procedures while maintaining a supportive work environment.
• Sets expectations for hourly team member operational performance.
• Drive engagement and team development in the operations department.
• Build Sustainability into Housekeeping.
• Provide leadership to troubleshoot operating issues within the operating area.
• Support operations as required during outages.
• Manage overall operations in order to maximize production and efficiency by analyzing the processes and utilizing all available tools, technology, and outside resources.
• Support shutdown planning, preventive/predictive maintenance and the equipment reliability process.
• Ensure reliability plans for major area equipment rebuilds are met.
• Develop and support area capital planning to allow the department to meet reliability and cost reduction targets.
• Assist with developing yearly budget for specific operating area.
• Keep reliable methods and training materials up to date.
• This position does require the individual to be part of a duty coverage team rotation that includes weekend and on‑call coverage for the operation areas.

The Qualifications, Skills And Knowledge You Will Bring

• Bachelor Degree required, with preference in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years related experience in the pulp and paper industry.
• Strong commitment to safety in all aspects of business operations.
• Strong interpersonal leadership skills and ability to motivate others.
• Technical problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage teams and projects.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Customer Focus, Optimizes Work Processes, Directs Work, Instills Trust, Communicates Effectively, Drives Results, Builds Effective Teams, Action Oriented, Manages Conflict, Decision Quality, Ensures Accountability, Manages Complexity, and Manages Ambiguity.

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 within a global company.

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 worldwide for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP
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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) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers worldwide 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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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