Plant General Manager, Twin Cities
International Paper•Memphis, TN
•$101,000 - $134,600•Onsite
About The Position
The Plant General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the plant, including safety, financial performance, commercial sales, operational efficiency, staffing, and asset management. This role involves developing and executing strategic plans, managing a team, and ensuring adherence to company policies and safety initiatives. The Plant General Manager will also be responsible for capital project planning and implementation, and for fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
Requirements
- Management experience: ability to influence and lead all levels of an organization
- High ethical standards
- Experience in managing the P&L of a business unit
- Commercial sales experience
- Proven commitment to safety and safety processes
- Ability to utilize workflow and process reliability to implement process improvements
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
- Builds Effective Teams
- Customer Focus
- Directs Work
- Instills Trust
- Drives Engagement
- Manages Complexity
- Business Insight
- Develops Talent
- Drives Results
- Courage
- Plans & Aligns
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience (preferred)
- Manufacturing supervision experience (preferred)
- Knowledge and experience managing a fiber recycling facility (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safety of all plant team members and contractors; including setting the vision and expectations, the implementation of corporate and business safety initiatives, the adherence to company safety expectations, and the development, execution and monitoring of plant specific safety plans and results
- Responsible for the financial performance of the business (P&L responsibility)
- Manage commercial sales development and execution through modern processes and the two Recycling Sales Reps whose primary role is to sell plant recycling services to new and existing customers
- Develop a thorough understanding of the local Recycling market and develop a commercial go to market plan based upon IP’s Market Based Value Creation program
- Responsible for the plant’s staffing, operational efficiency, maintenance and cost control measures
- Effectively communicate operating plans, performance goals and expectations to plant team members
- Support the business mission and vision by modeling desired behaviors, communicating and reinforcing key messages through daily activities and interactions
- Responsible for leading and directing the development, training, and performance of plant team members
- Accountable for effective management of human resources and physical plant assets
- Accountable for capital project planning and implementation of approved projects
Benefits
- 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
- Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
