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Fibers First Line Leader

Description:

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title:

Fibers First Line Leader

**Pay Rate** :

$89,000 - $130,000

_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

Rotating Shift

**Physical Location** :

100 Jensen Road

Prattville, AL

The Job You Will Perform:

+ The Fibers First Line Leader provides the first level of supervision to hourly employees working rotating shifts in the Fibers business unit.

+ The First Line Leader is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Pulp mill and Woodyard. There are three Kamyr Digesters, five wash lines, three stacker/reclaimers, two round wood chipper lines, two Chip truck dumps, two chip screen lines and one slasher deck.

+ Other responsibilities include performance management, one to ones, attendance management, safety, productivity, product quality, cost, employee engagement, training, and assisting with personnel scheduling.

+ The successful candidate will work with Fibers Area Process Managers to ensure a safe, efficient operation that is environmentally conscious and cost effective.

+ Adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.

+ Report all safety incidents and lead incident analyses.

+ Complete 5S audits and set standards for the crews.

+ Manage lockout/tagout for daily and emergency work.

+ Set appropriate goals and expectations around production and quality, including inventory management and chemical ordering.

+ Hold crew members accountable for off quality production.

+ Direct hourly personnel, across four shifts, to achieve departmental goals and objectives.

+ Conduct semi-annual one-to-ones with every crew member.

+ Ensure communication and coordination across the different areas and business units.

The Skills You Will Bring:

+ Candidates must have at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, with a heavy concentration in Fibers operations.

+ A degree in Chemical, Paper, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred. Non-degreed candidates must meet International Paper’s First Line Leader requirements.

+ This position requires a strong sense of ownership and urgency, clearly visible leadership skills, and extensive operational knowledge and understanding.

+ Candidates must also be able to use strong interpersonal skills to engage hourly personnel and build trust, respect, and teamwork with both hourly and salaried personnel.

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 and 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 around the world for more than 120 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) 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 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 [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.

Prattville AL 36067

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Location:

PRATTVILLE, AL, US, 36067

Category: Manufacturing

Date: May 27, 2025

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