Site Manager
Job description
Position Title:
Site Manager
Pay Rate:
$152,300 - $203,000
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 annual and long-term incentive plans.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
Cedar Rapids, IA
The Job You Will Perform:
- Accountable for overseeing plant performance as it relates to safety, cost, machine uptime, quality, waste and overall process reliability, while overseeing employees and fostering effective teams.
- Committed to a safe work environment and ensures that all IP safety and health reliable methods and federal and state OSHA requirements are in place and followed.
- Coordinates site efforts through Complex General Manager, other complex facilities to achieve quality targets, volume expectations, and delivery requirements.
- Works with Complex General Manager to develop and implement short- and long-term plans to become a low-cost producer and preferred supplier for customers.
- Manages direct reports in customer service, production, quality, shipping, scheduling and maintenance departments.
- Develops and maintains an effective team and organizational structure, through personal involvement, to maximize performance and drive superior customer and employee satisfaction.
- Manages plant assets and aligns with strategic plans.
- Available to work nights and weekends as needed to support 24/7 operation
The Skills You Will Bring:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in production management, with industry experience.
- Proven in-depth manufacturing knowledge including manufacturing processes and corrugating and converting equipment.
- Functional/technical skills
- Action oriented
- Builds effective teams
- Business insight
- Career ambition
- Courage
- Directs work
- Drives engagement
- Drives results
- Interpersonal savvy
- Manages ambiguity
- Manages complexity
- Optimizes work processes
- Resourcefulness
- Strategic mindset
Skills mentioned

International Paper is a renowned company dedicated to transforming renewable resources into lasting products that society relies on daily. With over a century of expertise in the industry, we focus on harnessing sustainable materials to produce packaging, pulp, and paper products that align with environmental goals. We serve various markets across the globe, ensuring that our practices meet the rising demand for responsible production. Established in 1898, International Paper has evolved significantly, now being one of the largest producers of fiber-based products, including corrugated packaging and cellulose fibers. Our commitment to sustainability is evident through our comprehensive recycling solutions, which are integral to the global paper supply chain. Through innovation and a focus on sustainability, we aim to create a better future for our planet. Our diverse operations span North America, Latin America, and Europe, whereby we adapt to our customers’ evolving needs while remaining deeply committed to ethical practices and community engagement.
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