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Position Title: 

Operations Manager – Utilities

 

 

Pay Rate:

$100,700-$134,300

 

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

 

 

Physical Location:

Mansfield Mill

1202 Hwy 509

Mansfield, LA 71052

 

 

The Job You Will Perform:

This technical operations position is designed for candidates interested in the Utilities area, with the ultimate goal of developing individuals for future Area Process Manager roles. The primary objective is to optimize Utilities plant processes, focusing on reducing cost per ton through process system improvements. The successful candidate must effectively interface with both operations and maintenance personnel, ensuring accountability of crews and team members with first-line leaders. Additionally, they will drive continuous improvement through variability reduction, training, outage planning, and daily operating strategies, acting as the process expert for Utilities operations.

 

Key Accountabilities

Actively assisting Utilities members in managing all aspects of safety to meet Mill and department objectives Providing leadership and daily operational support for all Utilities department operating systems Supporting the implementation of GMS elements related to operations Assisting in reducing costs for chemical makeup, purchased energy, and fuels Contributing to reducing constrained area downtime and paper machine external downtime Ensuring environmental compliance within the Utilities departments Continuously improving Utilities work systems, including centerlines and basic care Participating in the MWS process to set area priorities Assisting in Utilities outage coordination and scheduling Filling in for Utilities area managers as needed

 

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

B.S. in Engineering At least three years of experience supporting Mill operations Power area experience and Green Belt certification preferred

 

Preferred Qualifications

Functional in Word, SAP, Excel Supervision experience (permanent or temporary)

 

Key Competencies:

Command Skills Action Oriented Organizational Skills Managing and Measuring Work Priority Setting Building Effective Teams Conflict Management

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program Medical & Dental Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement) Life & Disability Insurance

 

 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training Promotional opportunities

 

 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

 

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

 

 

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

 

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Mansfield  LA  71052