Area Process Manager- Power

International Paper•Vicksburg, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Process Manager is a leadership position in the Vicksburg Mill Utilities department and reports to the Power Business Unit Manager. The Vicksburg Mill is an integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility. The role leads the Power team and operating shift crews to achieve mill and Utilities Department objectives and support sound business decisions. The position is responsible for one power boiler, water treatment, boiler feedwater, compressed air systems, and the mill’s steam distribution systems. It executes Utilities objectives for safety leadership, environmental compliance, and operational performance, and ensures compliance with the Power Technology Policy Manuals and associated systems. The manager leads manufacturing activities, develops employees, supports reliability and continuous improvement, and plans operations and contractor activities for annual and cycle outages.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant power maintenance or operations management experience.
A Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Management, or a related field is strongly preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Thorough knowledge of power boiler and recovery boiler systems, concepts, and applications, with the ability to serve as a technical resource for Utilities employees.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental performance.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with groups and individuals at all levels.
Understanding and use of principles necessary to achieve and maintain a high-performance organization.
Strong leadership skills focused on accountability and results.
Desire to work as a team with maintenance.
Strong commitment to reliability and to using Manufacturing Excellence tools and work systems to sustain progress.

Responsibilities

Lead the Power team and operating shift crews to achieve mill and Utilities Department objectives.
Execute Utilities department objectives, including safety leadership, environmental compliance, and operational targets.
Ensure compliance with State, insurance, and company operating regulations, and the applicable Power Technology Policy Manuals.
Model safe behavior, support safety initiatives, and promote an accident- and injury-free work environment.
Provide clear direction and develop personal accountability while maintaining a respectful and satisfactory work environment.
Hold effective one-to-one discussions with Utilities operating team members and set clear expectations for teams and individuals.
Direct and lead manufacturing activities on the operating line to meet or exceed performance, reliability, and budget commitments.
Coach, manage, lead, support, and develop approximately 40 Utilities production employees.
Continuously improve operations by implementing best practices, identifying non-value-added elements, and applying process improvement.
Troubleshoot operating and maintenance issues through MWS and a strong basic care system.
Plan operations and contractor activities for annual and cycle outages.
Use 3PQP and GMTI principles to support a highly trained workforce.
Facilitate implementation of applicable Power and Utilities policy manuals and corrective action plans.