What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIRST LINE LEADER- POWER position at International Paper?
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Position Title:
First Line Leader – Power
Pay Rate:
$82,500 - $110,000
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
Day Shift
Physical Location:
100 Jensen Road
Prattville, AL
The Prattville Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines. The mill includes multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, power and recovery, and effluent treatment. The position works within the Power and Chemical business unit.
The Job You Will Perform:
- The First Line Leader provides the first level of supervision to 10-15 hourly employees working rotating shifts in the Power/Chemical business unit.
- The First Line Leader is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation of the two Recovery Boilers, two Power Boilers (bark/gas/coal), two steam turbine generators, demineralizers, caustic plant, three sets of evaporators, tall oil plant, stripper island, raw water, potable water, fire water, effluent treatment and other miscellaneous equipment.
- 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 Power/Chemical Area Process Managers to ensure a safe, efficient operation that is environmentally conscious and cost effective.
Position Requirements:
- 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 2 years of manufacturing experience, with a heavy concentration in Power/Utility/Chemical 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.
Competencies: Drive for Results, Developing Direct Reports, Problem Solving, learning on the Fly, Managerial Courage, Command Skills, Managing and Measuring Work, Customer Focus, Motivating Others, Conflict Management, Understanding Others, and Managing Through Systems. Familiar with SAP, MS Project, and WorkBrain.
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 and promotional opportunities within a global company. Practical safety leadership experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. Networking and relationship building across the organization.
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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Prattville AL 36067
Salary : $82,500 - $110,000
