Site Manager

International Paper • Elizabethton, TN

1d • $142,000 - $157,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for overseeing plant performance as it relates to safety, cost, machine uptime, quality, waste and overall process reliability, while overseeing employees and fostering effective teams. Committed to creating and leading a safe work environment. Ensures that all IP safety and health reliable methods and federal and state OSHA requirements are in place and followed. Coordinates site efforts through Complex General Manager. Maintains alignment with other complex facilities to achieve quality targets, volume expectations, and delivery requirements. Works with Complex General Manager to develop and implement short- and long-term plans to become a low-cost producer and preferred supplier for customers. Manages direct reports in customer service, production, quality, shipping, scheduling and maintenance departments. Develops and maintains an effective team and organizational structure, through personal involvement, to maximize performance and drive superior customer and employee satisfaction. Manages plant assets and aligns with strategic plans.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Related Field or Equivalent Experience
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in production management, with industry experience.
• Proven in-depth manufacturing knowledge including manufacturing processes and converting equipment.
• Functional/technical skills
• Action oriented
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Career ambition
• Command skills
• Directing others
• Motivating others
• Interpersonal savvy
• Organizing
• Drive for results
• Problem solving
• Process management
• Strategic agility
• Building effective teams
• Business Acumen

Responsibilities

• Overseeing plant performance as it relates to safety, cost, machine uptime, quality, waste and overall process reliability
• Overseeing employees and fostering effective teams
• Creating and leading a safe work environment
• Ensuring that all IP safety and health reliable methods and federal and state OSHA requirements are in place and followed
• Coordinating site efforts through Complex General Manager
• Maintaining alignment with other complex facilities to achieve quality targets, volume expectations, and delivery requirements
• Working with Complex General Manager to develop and implement short- and long-term plans to become a low-cost producer and preferred supplier for customers
• Managing direct reports in customer service, production, quality, shipping, scheduling and maintenance departments
• Developing and maintaining an effective team and organizational structure, through personal involvement, to maximize performance and drive superior customer and employee satisfaction
• Managing plant assets and aligns with strategic plans

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.
• Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company
• We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years.
• International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager