Job Description

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title:

Finished Products First Line Leader (FLL)

Pay Rate :

$106,700 – $130,500

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

Rotating Shift

Physical Location : (Riegelwood)

865 John Riegel Rd

Riegelwood, NC 28456

The Job You Will Perform:

The Finished Products First Line Leader at International Paper’s Riegelwood Mill will be responsible for safety and efficiently utilizing the full potential of operating, maintenance and other support resources, in order to maximize the performance of the Paper Department facility. Along with providing quality, timely, and cost-effective services and products to customers. PL will vary depending upon experience and qualifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• The Finished Products FLL provides the first level of supervision to hourly employees working rotating shifts in the Finished Products Department
• Provide leadership on shift in safety, quality and efficient/reliable operations
• Evaluate employee performance through review of completed work assignments, techniques, and tasks
• Identify staff development and training needs as well as ensure training is obtained
• Manage overall operation and crews in order to maximize production, efficiency, and environmental compliance by effective use of resources
• Coach employees and set expectations in order to accomplish department’s as well as mill wide goals
• Establish performance measures, monitor inputs/outputs, and implement action plans for optimized production and overall improvement
• Coordinate activities through scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work crews

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Work experience in a Pulp/Paper mill with area process knowledge is highly preferred
• High school diploma with equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related field preferred
• Candidates must be able to use strong interpersonal skills to engage hourly personnel and build trust, respect and teamwork with both hourly and salaried personnel

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.

Desired Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Conflict Management
• Directing Others
• Command Skills
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Building Effective Teams
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Informing

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) 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. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

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.

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.
Riegelwood NC 28456

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