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Position Title
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Area Process Manager – Lime Kiln
Pay Rate
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# ,000 - # ,700
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
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Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location
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238 Mays Bridge Rd SW
Rome, GA 30165
The Job You Will Perform:
The Lime Kiln Area Process Manager (APM) serves as the point position for all facets of day-to-day operations in the caustic plant, while utilizing systems to build long-term stability and reliability. The Lime Kiln APM is responsible for a broad spectrum of areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and People. They must manage the safety, environmental, people, operations, and reliability performance of the caustic plant. The successful candidate will be able to:
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-Coordinate the efforts of converting green liquor to quality white liquor in the Caustic Plant, including Lime Kiln and Slaker operations.
-Interface with other departments to ensure quality parameters are achieved.
-Investigate and implement process improvements.
-Utilize proven systems to manage and maintain process stability, including housekeeping and Basic Care.
-Support other Area Managers as necessary within the Fibers Business Unit.
-Drive the reliability culture within the caustic plant and coordinate efforts so that key issues stay at the forefront.
-Support and drive the MWS process in the caustic plant.
-Provide support on project management and/or outage management during weekly/annual outages.
-Provide strategic direction for capital and technical resources.
-Support development of FEL1 level of Project Development Process (PDP).
-Develop and maintain Operator engagement through communication, empowerment, and training.
-Set clear expectations and ensure individual accountability.
The Skills You Will Bring:
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-The successful candidate will have minimum 5 years of Pulp and Paper Industry experience with a demonstrated record of safety commitment and results.
-Minimum 3 years of experience in leadership role, (pulp & paper preferred).
-Good communication and interpersonal skills is critical.
-Must have the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels.
-Have a thorough knowledge of liquor cycle equipment and systems.
-Able to demonstrate leadership focused on accountability and results and be responsible for leading, directing, and developing hourly employees.
-Key Competencies: Results Orientated, Managing through Systems, Developing Direct Reports, Command Skills, Interpersonal Savvy, Building Effective Teams, Functional/Technical Skills, and Problem Solving
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:
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 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
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, reasonable.accommodationsipaper or (877) 973-3919.
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