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Business Unit Manager - Finished Product

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:

Business Unit Manager - Finished Product

**Pay Rate** :

$137,400 -$183,200

_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** :

1241 W 2nd Street

Maysville, KY 40156

The Job You Will Perform:

This is a Lead Team position reporting to the Mill Manager and is the top leadership position of the paper mill operation. The selected candidate will provide overall leadership and direction for all activities concerning the safe and efficient operation of the OCC pulp mill, the papermill, inbound and outbound operations.

+ Overall responsibility for the OCC plant as well as the paper machine operations.

+ Leads efforts in key focus areas including production and cost efficiencies, safety, reliability, team member engagement and environmental to achieve or exceed targeted performance.

+ Champions safety efforts resulting in superior performance by modeling and maintaining an environment of safe work practices and a proactive approach to safety management.

+ Provides leadership and resources to support engagement and a high performance work team. Champions the IP Way and the one-to-one process.

+ Ensures utilization of manufacturing systems including Trouble/Cause/Correction (TCC) and center-lining.

+ Clearly communicates and demonstrates quality principles and processes.

+ Help develop, demonstrate and support an organizational culture based upon values of empowerment, high involvement and participative work force in customer and quality focused organization.

+ Strategic planning for improved performance and the efficient management of resources during machine outages and upgrades

+ Performance management and development of salaried and hourly team members. Ability to set clear expectations and standards of performance through effective one-on-one performance evaluations and discussions.

+ Ensure operator training and certification processes are maintained and utilized for employee development as well as support of FLL Certification process.

+ Fullfill area specific 5S expectations(5S Checklists,Replenishment of tools and supplies, 5S Audits,etc)

+ **Physical Demands/Working Environment:**

+ Must be able to wear all required safety equipment.

+ Noise levels in excess of 90 dB.

+ Ability to work in temperatures in excess of 100°F and less than 32°F occasionally and/or seasonably as needed

+ Working environment is 24/7—ability to be on-call as needed and/or required.

+ Some High Stress Situations

+ Interaction with Senior Leadership

+ Ability to work on concrete, and periodically move equipment/tools weighing up to 70lbs

+ Ability to sit and perform deskwork type activities, including computer work, up to 8 hours a day.

The Skills You Will Bring:

+ Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering or Pulp & Paper Science

+ Proven track record of leadership success in a manufacturing environment

+ Experience working in and improving papermill operations

+ Strong knowledge of and experience implementing Manufacturing Excellence principles

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, problem solving, negotiation, presentation and training delivery skills.

+ Preferred experience in strategic planning and budgeting process as well high performance work systems.

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:

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.

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 a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. 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.

Maysville KY 41056

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Location:

Maysville, KY, US, 41056

Category: Manufacturing

Date: Oct 20, 2025

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