Site Manager

Pay Rate:

$138,600-$184,800

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short –term incentive plan.”

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Buena Park Kraft Bag Plant

6485 Descanso Ave.

Buena Park, CA 90620

Summary:

International Paper currently has an opening for a Site Manager at the Buena Park Bag Plant. The Site Manager is 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. Performance success is measured and achieved through strong manufacturing knowledge, strong participative leadership skills and a solid understanding of key business metrics/objectives and desire to achieve those metrics/objectives. This position will report to Region General Manager.

The Job You Will Perform:

• Committed to a safe work environment and ensures that all IP safety and health reliable methods and federal and state OSHA requirements are in place and followed.
• Coordinates site efforts through Regional General Manager, to achieve quality targets, volume expectations, and delivery requirements.
• Works with Regional 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 human resources, 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.
• Manages key human resources systems and processes including diversity & inclusion, succession planning, competency assessments, performance management and individual development plans.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in production management, with concentration in related products, markets, customers and manufacturing processes, such as safety, environmental, inventory, quality and process reliability.
• Familiar with basic computer applications and ability to learn additional business-related systems.
• Proven in-depth manufacturing knowledge including manufacturing processes and corrugating and converting equipment.
• Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to build business relationships, provide recognition & employee development, and demonstrate integrity & high personal standards.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Possess business and financial acumen including the understanding of key business drivers and leverage points, financial processes, cost controls and profitability factors.

Preferred Competencies

• Functional/technical skills
• Action oriented
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Career ambition
• Command skills
• Conflict Management
• Developing Direct Reports
• Directing others
• Motivating others
• Interpersonal savvy
• Organizing
• Drive for results
• Planning
• Problem solving
• Process management
• Strategic agility
• Building effective teams
• Business Acumen

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

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.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

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 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. 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. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and 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 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.