Industrial Mechanical Packaging Specialist

Description:

**Position Title:**

Industrial Mechanical Packaging Specialist

**Pay Rate** :

$91,500 - $122,000

_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 incentive plan._ _The PL of this role will be a 13 according to candidate skillset and experience._

**Category/Shift** :

Salaried Full-Time

**Physical Location:**

Remote and requires access to a major airport for business travel.

**The Job You Will Perform:**

+ Responsible for the resolution of significant technical scientific or engineering issues that affect the sales installation and utilization of organization products and/or services.

+ Primarily handles large-sized accounts or selected customers with a complex product mix.

+ Coordinates appropriate course of action with senior technical leaders.

+ Provide onsite services to IP customers including:

+ Support NAC Sales Personnel in resolving machinery/material issues at customer facilities.

+ Survey, evaluate, and troubleshoot equipment problems and issues as they relate to the customer’s ability to run International Paper products efficiently. Equipment will include, but not be limited to the following:

+ Case Erectors

+ Tray Formers

+ Case Packing Systems

+ Box Sealing Systems

+ Partition Inserters

+ Conveyor Systems

+ Palletizing Systems

+ Printing/Marking/Labeling Systems

+ Tape and Glue Systems

+ Shrink Tunnel Systems

+ Assist customers in the checkout of new equipment at the manufacturer’s facility.

+ Participate in customer’s equipment startups with new equipment or package designs.

+ Maintain an up to date knowledge base of available packaging machinery, including information on operating limitations, technical specifications, and approximate costs.

+ Instruct customer personnel, i.e. Engineering, Maintenance, and Production on proper set up (Center-lining), adjustment, and operation of packaging equipment.

+ Diffuse difficult situations due to corrugated and or machinery performance.

+ Interact with customers on a multi-level basis from floor troubleshooting to upper management presentations.

+ Assist sales through the preparation of recommendations and proposals for new packaging systems at customer facilities.

+ Provide financial data and assistance in the preparation of Capital Appropriation Requests for equipment purchased by, and financed through International Paper Plants.

+ Evaluate packaging equipment and systems for compliance with OSHA and other safety requirements.

+ Provide technical support to sales, marketing, package designers, equipment suppliers, and customers in the development of proprietary IP designs and equipment to automate them.

+ Participate in Customer Value Analysis (CVA) Audits to evaluate and recommend MPS (Mechanical Packaging Services) related issues that could reduce customer’s packaging cost and improve margin for IP.

+ Keep informed of current developments in MPS technology through interaction with manufactures’ representatives and plant visits.

+ Utilize the MPS Project Log System to track value to customers and IP by accurate record keeping and visit reports.

+ Manage travel and operating expenses in a reasonable and prudent manner consistent with department budget guidelines and IP standard operating procedures.

**The Skills You Will Bring:**

+ BS degree and/or equivalent work/business experience is preferred

+ Minimum of 5 years of industry mechanical maintenance experience is required

+ Specific mechanical packaging experience up to and including building, re-building, and hands on solutions to issues is highly desired

+ Thorough knowledge of NAC’s products, services and manufacturing process and capabilities is desired

+ A strong understanding of the key quality attributes of corrugated and their effect on mechanical forming and ultimate shipping performance.

+ Experience working with a team as well as independently while managing multiple high priority assignments effectively

+ Must be competent in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

+ Must be willing to travel as needed throughout North America.

+ Key Competencies and Skills:

+ Business Acumen

+ Customer Focus

+ Action Oriented

+ Creativity

+ Problem Solving

+ Priority Setting

+ Project Management

+ Cost Management

+ Decision Making

+ Communication Skills

+ Presentation Skills

**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 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. 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 producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

_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_ _reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com_ _or (877) 973-3919._

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Category: Sales & Marketing

Date: Apr 18, 2024

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