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The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities
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 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:
Technical Assistant - Pulpmill
Bogalusa, LA, United StatesPosted 1 weeks ago
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Job Description
Position Title:
Technical Assistant - Pulpmill
Pay Rate:
PL 13
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:
401 Avenue U
Bogalusa, LA 70427
The Job You Will Perform:
The Technical Assistant is responsible for assisting the Area Process Manager with the leadership, coordination and technical expertise to support and optimize the day-to-day operations of the Pulpmill area. This position reports to the Pulpmill Area Process Manager.
Key Functions:
- Support Area Safety and Environmental Results
- Lead process problem solving and process optimization to improve quality and variability
- Support Mill’s Process Control Team to assure DCS controls and IEPM loops are maintained and optimized
- Support the Area Team and Reliability Group in Reliability Investigations and Timely Completion of RCFA Action Items
- Support the Area Team in Basic Care activities and improvements
- Support Area Team 5S/Lean Manufacturing Efforts
- Support the Mill ME Group to identify and implement Cost Reduction Projects
- Participate in the development and execution of capital projects
- Assist Area Manager and Area Learning Leader in Operator Training and Certification
- Assist with down day and annual outage planning and execution
- Actively participate on the department management team, including a weekend call responsibility on a rotating basis
- Actively participate in Best Practice team activities
The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:
- Technical education consisting of BS or higher in chemical or mechanical engineering, pulp and paper technology, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of operational experience in pulp and paper
- Demonstrated and successful ability to lead and continuously improve team performance in order to work injury-free, provide quality products, and achieve world class productivity in support of a high-performance work system
- Effective written, verbal, and listening skills with proven ability to provide positive and improvement feedback, coaching opportunities, and take corrective measures as appropriate
- Strong computer skills
- Interpersonal and conflict management skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Must have a high level of integrity, energy, and leadership ability to develop and lead others
- Excellent skills in organizing, planning, priority setting, and time management, with proven ability to adapt to sudden changes in the work environment
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:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities
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 125 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; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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 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 [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.