Site Contractor Coordinator

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

Physical Location:

International Paper

Columbus Cellulose Fibers

4335 Carson Road

Columbus, MS 39701

The Job You Will Perform:

Leads Manufacturing Work Systems (MWS) components at the Columbus Mill

Leads effective shutdown management processes and is responsible for the results

Improves maintenance workforce effectiveness by eliminating potential for delays and obstacles through proper planning and coordination of parts, equipment and personnel

Establishes and maintains consistent and disciplined planning processes in all areas of the Mill

Acts as overall mill Annual Outage Coordinator

Champion for Annual Outage and MWS and Global Manufacturing System (GMS) Elements

The Skills You Will Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Prefer a minimum of five (5) years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred.

Planning and Managing Site Coordinators

Detailed knowledge of industrial safety procedures and regulations.

Ability to lead in a high-performance team environment and get work done through others.

Ability to collaborate with peers and work well work others.

Strong computer skills including proficiency with SAP and all Microsoft Office applications.

Good decision-making, judgement and outstanding interpersonal skills are required.

High degree of organizational skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skill.

Working knowledge of equipment, trades skills, work execution, and reporting.

Proficient in Work Brain and time entry.

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 Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), 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 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.com.

There are no Relocation Benefits associated with this position.

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.