Pay Rate:

$60,000 - $80,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

 

Category/Shift:

Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 5:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period.

 

Physical Location:

International Paper

Columbus Cellulose Fibers

4335 Carson Road

Columbus, MS  39701

662-243-4000

 

The Job You Will Perform:

Responsible for the overall quality of products produced at the Columbus Mill and accountable for keeping all departments informed about the quality assurance Ensure proper investigations and corrective actions take place in response to customer needs Manage processes, products and services that address customer needs, drive innovation, differentiate us from the competition, build loyal customers and improve our financial performance Integrate customer and market knowledge by implementing Market Based Value Creation principles Significantly reduce high and normal risk complaints Fully utilize Vision Systems, QScope/iAuditor and Metal Detectors systems Ensure product specs support meet customer expectations Maintain and support certification ISO 9001 quality system Support product innovation efforts, trials, projects and commercialization Participate in internal and external audits including mill, GCF, and customer audits Interface with the Lead Team, production departments, GCF business units, CTS representatives and customers regarding quality Monitor and ensure corrective and preventive actions implemented in response to complaints are effective and sustainable

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

BS or MS in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or other related field from an accredited university engineering school is required Must be knowledgeable of control engineering principles and practices applicable in an industrial manufacturing facility. Must be knowledgeable of distributed control systems, communication networks, Microsoft Windows, motor controls, instruments and valves. A minimum of 2 years of experience implementing and optimizing distributed control systems (DCS) in an industrial manufacturing facility is required.  Experience implementing DCS projects in a paper mill is a plus. Experience implementing, configuring and troubleshooting one or more of the following systems is a plus: ABB 800xA ABB Quality Control System  Emerson DeltaV

 

Key Competencies

Organizing Building Effective Teams Planning Informing Timely Decision Making Priority Setting Customer Focus

 

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 Growth and Development opportunities 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.