TAPPI Career Center: International Paper seeks Coordinator.

The Winder and Rewinder Finishing Coordinator will provide technical leadership through winder, and rewinder, engineering and project development skills to develop and recommend value added capital and non-capital solutions to meet business objectives for International Paper global manufacturing facilities. In additional to capital project development, a successful candidate will support project commissioning/startup plan development and implementation, proliferate new technology opportunities, lead or support business initiatives including asset re-positioning and acquisition due diligence studies, and review capital investment proposals for soundness and accuracy.

Troubleshoot winder, and rewinder equipment and installations and provide opportunities to improve throughput and reduce costs.
Personal safety performance as well as promotion of safe work habits and design.
Continuously improving capital effectiveness through the use of technology selection, problem solving, and project development tools; also, through evaluation of supplier proposals to meet IP’s needs most effectively.
Development and delivery of persuasive presentations to build consensus among project team members.
Managing customer perceptions and expectations resulting in an effective business partnership.
Sharing and proliferation of knowledge and Best Practices through teams and e-forums.

Bachelors degree in engineering preferred; significant work experience in PLCs and winder and rewinder systems will be considered as a substitute
Minimum of 10 years of paper industry experience in paper manufacturing, engineering, converting, or machine supplier positions
Understanding of basic winder, and rewinder processes, product attributes and equipment
Key mechanical and electrical winder troubleshooting skills with knowledge of how different paper grades impact the runnability of a winder
Capital project development and implementation experience
Effective communication and presentation skills, able to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels
Skilled with analytical troubleshooting techniques
Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint software; PLC programming and CAD software
Customer focus, dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal clients and external customers
Capability to organize and manage several activities simultaneously
Proven ability to set and manage clear objectives and metrics to achieve results
A strong drive for results to accomplish goals
Interpersonal savvy
Integrity and trust
Ability to travel 50% to 80% of the time; will include international travel.

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 65,000 people and is strategically located in more than 24 countries serving customers worldwide. International Paper net sales for 2013 were $29 billion. For more information about International Paper, its products and stewardship efforts, visit internationalpaper.com.