First Line Leader - E&I

• Lead and direct the E/I team 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 AMM and with 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 daily basis through efficient planning and scheduling activities
• Continually assess training needs of crew members in order to provide learning opportunities
• Respond appropriately to off-shift, off-day and maintenance shift problems
• Responsible for 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

Leadership training and promotional opportunities within a global company

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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.