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Site Manager

International Paper
International Paper Salary
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026
Position Title
JOB DESCRIPTION
Site Manager

Pay Rate
$152,300 - $203,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual and long-term incentive plans.

Category/Shift
Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:
Cedar Rapids, IA

The Job You Will Perform
  • Accountable for overseeing plant performance as it relates to safety, cost, machine uptime, quality, waste and overall process reliability, while overseeing employees and fostering effective teams.
  • Committed to a safe work environment and ensures that all IP safety and health reliable methods and federal and state OSHA requirements are in place and followed. 
  • Coordinates site efforts through Complex General Manager, other complex facilities to achieve quality targets, volume expectations, and delivery requirements. 
  • Works with Complex General Manager to develop and implement short- and long-term plans to become a low-cost producer and preferred supplier for customers.  
  • Manages direct reports in customer service, production, quality, shipping, scheduling and maintenance departments.  
  • Develops and maintains an effective team and organizational structure, through personal involvement, to maximize performance and drive superior customer and employee satisfaction. 
  • Manages plant assets and aligns with strategic plans.
  • Available to work nights and weekends as needed to support 24/7 operation 

The Skills You Will Bring
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in production management, with industry experience.
  • Proven in-depth manufacturing knowledge including manufacturing processes and corrugating and converting equipment.
  • Functional/technical skills
  • Action oriented
  • Builds effective teams
  • Business insight
  • Career ambition
  • Courage
  • Directs work
  • Drives engagement
  • Drives results
  • Interpersonal savvy
  • Manages ambiguity
  • Manages complexity
  • Optimizes work processes
  • Resourcefulness
  • Strategic mindset

About Us
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

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 125 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; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

Salary : $152,300 - $203,000

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