Job Description

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title : 

Warehouse Supervisor

Pay Rate :

(PL11)

$99,000-$110,000

(Night Shift Only)

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

Category/Shift :

Salaried Non-Exempt Full-Time

Physical Location :

2585 East 200 North
Cayuga, IN 47928

 

The Job You Will Perform:

Responsible for safely and efficiently utilizing the full potential of the resources in assigned areas to maximize the performance of the Newport Mill in providing quality, timely, and cost-effective services and products to our internal and external customers. Responsible for transportation, warehousing, loading and shipping all manufactured products, and ensuring efficient scheduling and loading of customer shipments. Ensure adherence to high ethical standards, mutual respect, and integrity.

Key Accountabilities:

• Supervise the hourly material handler, material handler specialist, and spotter driver workforce, setting expectations and holding individuals accountable for results.
• Develop sound employee relations atmosphere aimed at positive work attitudes and high employee engagement. Act to ensure an environment free from harassment.
• Champion Manufacturing Excellence Principles of 5S in the warehouse.
• Ensure safety of shipping employees by application of all safety rules, practices, and systems and adherence to high ethical standards.

• Achieve objectives of the Newport Mill through goal planning, direction setting, work execution and review of daily operations, environmental issues and government compliance.
• Maintain inventory levels of departmental supplies including dunnage.
• Initiate work requests in the SAP system as needed.
• Investigate and respond to customer issues/claims for damage and errors for transportation.
• Prepare work schedules and assign work as needed.
• Communicate company policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage material handlers utilizing appropriate and effective performance management systems and techniques.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts following company guidelines and daily up to date inventory figures.
• Work closely with the Corporate Center for Transportation and Supply Chain to utilize obsolete inventory on the floor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands/ Working Environment:

Individual must be able to wear all required safety equipment.

• Physically challenging mill environment: ability to move, ascend/descend stairs minimum 50% of the time
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Heat in excess of 100ºF, occasionally
• Working environment is 24/7 – ability to be on-call as needed and/or required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree,  or high school diploma with equivalent experience. 
• Five years related experience. 
• Experience supervising people.

Key Competencies:

• Interpersonal Savvy
• Directing Others
• Building Effective Teams
• Drive for Results and Managing Vision
• Delegatin Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Technical Skills
• Troubleshooting 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:

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 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

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 [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.
Cayuga IN 47928-8153

Job Tags

Similar Jobs