Area Process Manager - Paper

International Paper•Prattville, AL

9d•$130,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Prattville Mill is currently seeking an Area Process Manager Paper. The mill produces linerboard and currently employs approximately 600+ people. The Area Process Manager will assist with managing the day-to-day operation of a paper machine. Provide leadership in a goals-oriented environment to deliver target results in the areas of safety, environmental, quality, productivity, employee engagement, and reliability excellence. Manage the performance and development of salaried and hourly members by setting clear expectations and standards of performance through effective one to ones. This position is responsible for safety, quality, environmental compliance, employee engagement, process productivity, efficiency, reliability, and area financial performance. Responsibilities will also include the direction of technical resources and process experts who support the area. The Area Process Manager will work closely with a variety of different leaders within the department and mill.

Requirements

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Paper Machine Operations.
A minimum of five (5) years of management experience
A bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related field required or equivalent experience in Paper Machine Operations.
A demonstrated record of safety commitment and results.
Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
Quickly develop thorough knowledge of mill equipment and systems
Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with groups and individuals at all levels
Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively

Responsibilities

Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety, quality, Operational and Reliability results
Develop tools and systems to maintain compliance with all applicable environmental permitting and ensure all environmental compliance systems are reliable and accurate
Manage training processes in Finished Products in alignment with GMTI to ensure a pool of highly skilled team members
Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials
Support engagement processes to ensure the crews have ownership
Coordinate within the Finished Products Business Unit and other business units to optimize area production to meet the needs of the department and the mill, including process balances as needed (e.g. upset conditions and outages)
Complete technical process evaluations and improvements
Seek out and implement best practices using teams, databases, vendors, and other technical resources
Support the manufacturing work systems (MWS) process to prioritize and plan daily work, routine outages, and annual outages including operational, maintenance, and contractor tasks
Be active leader in identifying the capital needs, cost reduction initiatives and implementation to drive lower cost /ton
Provide support for budgeting cycle targeted at delivering year over year savings
Lead efforts and responsibility for daily production goals and quality specifications