Job Description

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in packaging and paper with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. Its businesses include industrial and consumer packaging, and uncoated papers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company employs approximately 52,000 people and is strategically located in more than 24 countries serving customers worldwide.

International Papers vision is to be one of the best and most respected companies in the world. A company of substance in everything we do, from the products we make, to investing in communities, to protecting our environment, International Paper supports communities where our employees live and work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Environmental, health and safety, including company policy and laws, state and federal regulations.
* Manufacturing, including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, inventories control and meeting budgeted production metrics.
* Sales, including local sales, customer service, and partnering with sales and operations manager to establish and meet facility sales goals, identifying and targeting market segments, deploying division pricing strategy.
* Strategic planning, including business, marketing and capital planning processes.
* Maintain and support positive employee relations through active and visible leadership
* Partnering with various functions (EHS, Finance, HR, Manufacturing, Sales) to support business processes
* Human resources management, including effective staffing, recruitment and hiring, workforce engagement, diversity, compliance, employee and leadership development.
* Financial management, including establishing and managing budgets and compliance with financial controls.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

* 7 - 10 years corrugated experience preferably.
* BS or equivalent experience.

COMPETENCIES:

* Building Effective Teams
* Command Skills
* Customer Focus
* Managing Vision and Purpose
* Business Acumen
* Developing Direct Reports
* Strategic Agility
* Priority Setting
* Managing Through Systems
* Motivating Others
* Decision Quality
* Problem Solving

International Paper offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, disability, life and accident insurance, vacation as well as a 401(k) plan and retirement savings account. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a dynamic and proven manufacturer in the packaging industry.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans.