First Line Leader - Power

International Paper•Prattville, AL

1d•$82,500 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The First Line Leader provides first-level supervision to 10–15 hourly employees working rotating shifts in the Power/Chemical business unit at the Prattville Mill. The role is primarily responsible for day-to-day operations across recovery and power boilers, steam turbine generators, demineralizers, the caustic plant, evaporators, tall oil plant, stripper island, raw water, potable water, fire water, effluent treatment, and other equipment. The position oversees performance management, individual one-to-ones, attendance, safety, productivity, product quality, costs, employee engagement, training, and assistance with personnel scheduling. Working with Power/Chemical Area Process Managers, the First Line Leader helps ensure operations are safe, efficient, environmentally conscious, and cost effective.

Requirements

At least 3 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.
Strong sense of ownership and urgency.
Clearly visible leadership skills and extensive operational knowledge and understanding.
Strong interpersonal skills to engage hourly personnel and build trust, respect, and teamwork with hourly and salaried personnel.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Chemical, Paper, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and enforce safety policies and procedures.
Report safety incidents and lead incident analyses.
Complete 5S audits and set standards for crews.
Manage lockout/tagout for daily and emergency work.
Set production and quality goals and expectations, 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 different areas and business units.
Oversee day-to-day operations of equipment and processes in the Power/Chemical business unit.
Manage performance, attendance, employee engagement, training, productivity, product quality, and cost.
Assist with personnel scheduling.
Work with Power/Chemical Area Process Managers to support safe, efficient, environmentally conscious, and cost-effective operations.