First Line Leader - Power
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, a fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility. The role is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation of the mill’s recovery and power boilers, steam turbine generators, demineralizers, caustic plant, evaporators, tall oil plant, stripper island, water systems, effluent treatment, and related equipment. The position oversees employee performance, one-to-ones, attendance, safety, productivity, product quality, cost, engagement, and training, and assists with personnel scheduling. Working with Power/Chemical Area Process Managers, the First Line Leader supports safe, efficient, environmentally conscious, and cost-effective operations.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of manufacturing experience, with a heavy concentration in Power/Utility/Chemical operations.
- 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.
- Non-degreed candidates must meet International Paper’s First Line Leader requirements.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Chemical, Paper, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide first-level supervision to 10–15 hourly employees working rotating shifts across four shifts.
- Oversee day-to-day operation of the Power/Chemical business unit’s process equipment and related systems.
- Adhere to and enforce safety policies and procedures; report safety incidents and lead incident analyses.
- Complete 5S audits and establish 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.
- Conduct semi-annual one-to-ones with every crew member.
- Support performance and attendance management, employee engagement, training, and personnel scheduling.
- Coordinate communication across areas and business units.
- Work with Power/Chemical Area Process Managers to support safe, efficient, environmentally conscious, and cost-effective operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
