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First Line Leader - Power and Recovery

International Paper · internationalpaper.com
SelmaOn-siteLead / Manager3–5 yrs
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Front-line leader managing power plant and recovery boiler operations at a pulp mill.

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Found
39 d ago · posted 2026-08-25
Location
Selma, AL
Pay (as listed)
$82,500–$110,000 a year

Full description

Position Title: Front Line Leader - Power and Recovery Pay Rate: $82,500 - $110,000 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time Physical Location: 601 County Rd 78 Selma, Al The Job You Will Perform: On a rotating shift basis, the Front-Line Leader in Power provides leadership and support in the power manufacturing process and will report to the Business Unit Manager in Power. This position will act as a resource for all facets of day-to-day operations in the Power area, while designing systems to build long-term stability and reliability. The Front-Line Leader for Power will be heavily involved in a broad spectrum of areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and People. They must help manage the safety, environment, people, operations, and reliability performance of the Power Area. • All safety and environmental results for the Powerhouse. • Lead incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and corrective action implementation to prevent recurrence. • Ensure compliance with all environmental permits, operating limits, and regulatory requirements. • Conduct routine safety observations, audits, and field engagements to reinforce safe work practices. • Ensure effective execution of LOTO, confined space, hot work, and contractor safety processes. • Building, communicating, and executing consistent operating practices across all shifts. • Direct and lead the Operators in Power with clear expectations and accountability. • Developing and maintaining Operator engagement through communication, empowerment, and training. • Develop operators through coaching, mentoring, training, and performance feedback. • Lead performance management activities, including goal setting, development planning, and accountability discussions. • Identify and develop future operations leaders through succession planning and cross-training initiatives. • Promote employee engagement and foster a culture of teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement. • Direct and lead Operators in Power using the Daily Management System (DMS) process to set goals and create countermeasures to win the day. • Drive operational excellence by monitoring and improving key performance indicators including steam generation, power generation, chemical recovery efficiency, water usage, and overall equipment effectiveness. • Coordinate operational priorities across Power, Recovery, Pulp, and Paper departments to optimize mill performance. • Lead troubleshooting efforts during upset conditions and establish sustainable solutions to improve process stability. • Ensure operating discipline through effective shift turnover, communication, and adherence to standard operating procedures. • Investigating, resolving, and implementing process improvements. • Interfacing with other departments to ensure quality parameters are achieved and maintained. • Serving as operational support for reliability efforts, including MWS, Basic Care, IEPM, and RCFA. • Providing support on project management and/or outage management during weekly/annual outages. • Coordinate contractor activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with mill requirements. • Assist with managing area costs and meeting budget. • Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve process performance. • Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials. • Incumbent is responsible for managing the operation of the following areas: Water, Air, Waste Treatment, Black Liquor Systems, Recovery Boilers, Evaporators, Power Boilers, Turbines, Boiler Feedwater Systems, Boiler Fuel Systems. • This role is also required to be a member of the Mill’s Emergency Response Team in the event of an emergency. The Skills You Will Bring: • B.S. degree in Engineering or related field or 10 years of operating experience in the related field, will consider candidate with equivalent experience. • Prefer 3 to 5 years’ experience in Power Manufacturing and/or Pulp operations. • Completion of First Line Leader or other formal Leadership Development required within one year of accepting this position.

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