Job Description

Position Title:

Production Coordinator

Pay Rate :

$106,700 - $130,500

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location :

2449 Stagecoach Rd

Oglethorpe, GA 31068

The Job You Will Perform:

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, based on changing business needs of the company.

• Support assigned areas of the mill in Production Coordinator role. May be responsible for supporting specific departments or providing coverage for entire mill as needed.
• Participate in safety related activities, be a role model of safe and healthy practices, demonstrate core safety leadership behaviors as expected for team leaders as defined by the IP Leadership Model. Initiate or participate in safety incident reviews as appropriate.
• Serve as the leader of the small business team. Accountable for ensuring Small Business Teams achieve operational targets.

• Provide leadership to optimize production, quality, cost, environment, and safety on a daily basis. Manage rate and surge strategy. Manage grade changes. Track and manage blend strategies to upgrade suspect stock to prime.
• Develop Daily plan from input sources and communicate to mill. Communicate Logistics & production scheduling through daily plan
• Set priorities for maintenance response during conflicting jobs. Prioritize work for Core Process Response team. Flow resources to area in upset conditions.
• In upset conditions, develop and manage the implementation of steam and load shed priorities. Plan and implement short-term operating strategies.
• Provide primary contact for plant in case of emergency. Primary contact for community issues and complaints.
• Provide input to plant wide decisions regarding outage planning (water and steam management, waste management, shutdown/startup triggers, etc.). Manage and position tank and chest targets levels for outages and special causes.
• Lead and/or influence problem resolution. Provide troubleshooting skills in areas of expertise. Provide leadership to summon resources when the team has exhausted all avenues of resolution. Initiate all CFL reviews for their shift.
• Ensure routine communication is provided to the teams in a timely and quality manner. Celebrate and communicate excellent results.
• Report production and plant status to teams and other appropriate company resources. Communicate daily, monthly, yearly results to plant as part of daily plan.
• Implement Small Business Team leadership development plans.
• Participate in Performance management process. Provide feedback to teams and individuals, participate in resolving performance issues.
• Identify and verify staffing requirement for SBT success.
• Assist teams with data gathering /analyzing for daily operational decisions, leverage assessment and or incident reviews.
• Responsible for upholding standards.
• Ensure PM routes, area centerlines, basic care rounds and CBA’s are adhered to.
• Administrate individual work schedules and assist with overtime management
• Implements/supports safety processes ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
• Maintains quality standards according to customer specifications.
• Complies with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory law.
• Possesses skills and willingness to intervene for change.
• Ability to conduct effective meetings.
• Required to work rotating shifts.

Quality Expectations

• Ensure an understanding of quality policy and support efforts for a positive customer experience.
• Aid in the execution of mill-wide quality efforts as needed to help maintain mill quality standards.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Minimum:

• B.S. or equivalent operational experience
• Experience leading teams
• 5+ years experience
• Working knowledge of the manufacturing process and support systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Role model for safety and environmental stewardship.
• Strong teaming skills.
• Performance management experience and skill.
• Technical skills and problem solving
• Model Safe Practices
• Decision Maker
• Problem Solver
• Positive Attitude
• Self-Starter

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper’s GCF business 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, and Paid Time Off.

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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion.

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our high-quality, superior grade pulps form the basis for diverse applications, ranging from personal care items to specialty materials. We create components for diapers, tissues and feminine care products, as well as sustainable materials for the textile and construction industry. In 2024, IP announced a strategic review of options for the GCF business in keeping with its strategy of focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, which will allow GCF to fully unlock its capabilities to deliver enhanced service and product performance to its customers. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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