Front Line Leader - Utilities

International Paper • Bogalusa, LA

1d • $100,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Supports and leads efforts at Bogalusa Mill that include an injury-free environment through role modeling safe behavior, active involvement in safety activities, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
Completes the First Line Leader (FLL) Onboarding/Proficiency Curriculum.
Coordinates and leads efforts to support high performance work teams.
Leadership role in ensuring team member relations, efforts, and processes are in place to maximize team member engagement and results.
Leads, provides guidance, and/or supports teams as needed to achieve small team goals, daily responsibilities, and overall achievement of mill goals.
Manages daily shift operations in their assigned area and a focus on continuous improvement.
Provides feedback, coaching, support and, when necessary, take corrective measures, to ensure all team members have a positive, productive, and safe work environment.
Communicates as needed with team members and mill leadership for resolution of safety, quality, cost, production, and personnel issues.
Communicates and leads the application of facility policies and standards.
Hold meaningful one-to-one discussions with members of the utilities crew; set clear expectations for both team and individuals and motivate team members to strive for success. Coaches safety in others and leads by example.
Provides leadership to troubleshoot operation issues.
Understands and meets internal and external customer requirements.
Develops, maintains, and uses reliable methods for all processes and their improvements.
Assists other team members in the mill as necessary to minimize downtime and maintain quality.
Maintains and develops team relationships.
Positive, upbeat attitude that instills confidence in personal leadership ability.
Manage Lockout/ Hot Work and Vessel entry programs.
Fulfills area specific 5S expectation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated and successful leadership ability in a manufacturing environment, including knowledge of and leadership in manufacturing safety practices.
• Must have a high level of integrity, energy, and leadership ability to develop and lead others.
• Demonstrated and successful ability to lead and continuously improve team performance in order to work injury-free, provide a quality product, and achieve world class productivity in support of a high-performance work system.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with proven ability to provide positive and improvement feedback, coaching opportunities, and take corrective measures as appropriate.
• Strong computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• College Degree Preferred
• Excellent skills in organizing, planning, priority setting, and time management, with proven ability to adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving or conflict resolution processes.

Responsibilities

• Supports and leads efforts at Bogalusa Mill that include an injury-free environment through role modeling safe behavior, active involvement in safety activities, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Completes the First Line Leader (FLL) Onboarding/Proficiency Curriculum.
• Coordinates and leads efforts to support high performance work teams.
• Leadership role in ensuring team member relations, efforts, and processes are in place to maximize team member engagement and results.
• Leads, provides guidance, and/or supports teams as needed to achieve small team goals, daily responsibilities, and overall achievement of mill goals.
• Manages daily shift operations in their assigned area and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Provides feedback, coaching, support and, when necessary, take corrective measures, to ensure all team members have a positive, productive, and safe work environment.
• Communicates as needed with team members and mill leadership for resolution of safety, quality, cost, production, and personnel issues.
• Communicates and leads the application of facility policies and standards.
• Hold meaningful one-to-one discussions with members of the utilities crew; set clear expectations for both team and individuals and motivate team members to strive for success. Coaches safety in others and leads by example.
• Provides leadership to troubleshoot operation issues.
• Understands and meets internal and external customer requirements.
• Develops, maintains, and uses reliable methods for all processes and their improvements.
• Assists other team members in the mill as necessary to minimize downtime and maintain quality.
• Maintains and develops team relationships.
• Positive, upbeat attitude that instills confidence in personal leadership ability.
• Manage Lockout/ Hot Work and Vessel entry programs.
• Fulfills area specific 5S expectation.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED