General Manager Leadership Development Program

At International Paper our people are our greatest competitive advantage. Investing in our people means providing employees at all levels the chance to develop their skills with training educational benefits and advancement opportunities.

This 3-5 year program is intended to expand an individuals knowledge and skills through a variety of general business commercial manufacturing and leadership experiences to develop into future leaders at International Paper.

Position Title:

GM Leadership Development Program

Pay Rate:

$75800 - $101000 (PL10)

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 IPs annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried / Full-Time

Physical Location:

Utica NY

50 Harbor Point Rd.

Utica NY 13502

Scotia NY

803 Corporation Park

Schenectady NY 12302

The Job You Will Perform:

• Develop a deep knowledge of the packaging business manufacturing and commercial operations as well as support functions within two facilities
• Actively participate in developmental/rotational experiences related to general business. Manufacturing commercial management and leadership
• Work closely with facility personnel to enhance existing processes and procedures in commercial and manufacturing areas
• Take an active role in special projects and development of solutions related to safety market/pricing strategy labor efficiency process improvement quality capacity balance and logistics issues
• Assist in plant operations and evaluation of strategic equipment upgrades to achieve facility objectivies
• Work with commercial representatives on customer interactions regarding capability product offerings quality systems and service
• Coach train and engage employees on the business and the impact they have on business results
• Actively participate in development opportunities and trainings across the organization

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Four year college degree
• 3-5 years of progressive work and management experiences in manufacturing commercial or administrative functions
• Previous managerial experiences and leading others; preferably in a manufacturing organization
• Willingness to participate in a development program for career growth on a Upper Plant Management track lasting 3- 5 years
• Desire to have a career in leadership and leading organizations
• Mobile for opportunities at both Scotia and Utica Sheet Plants
• Competencies include functional/technical skills integrity drive for results motivating others customer focus action oriented business acumen command skills interpersonal and communication skills
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

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:

Sales and 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 125 years. Join our team and youll see why our team members say theyre Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets IPride Women in IP and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers we make the world safer and more productive one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis Tenn. we employ approximately 39000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating whats next. We serve customers worldwide with manufacturing operations in North America Latin America North Africa and sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting .

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 or .