Line Leader

International Paper is seeking a Line Leader in National Park, NJ, to oversee assembly and production lines, ensuring quality and productivity. Responsibilities include coordinating workers, maintaining safety, implementing corrective actions, and managing production schedules. The position requires leadership skills, a high school education, and knowledge of quality assurance. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of $22.96/hr.
Job Description
• Pay Rate* :

$22.96/hr
• Category/Shift* :

Hourly Full-Time (7am-3pm - Monday-Friday)
• Physical Location* :

Thorofare Retail

33 Phoenix Drive

Thorofare, NJ 08086
• *The Job You Will Perform:

The Line Leader is responsible for supporting the day to day operation and quality efforts of assigned assembly/packing/production lines. The Line Leader will facilitate the completion of daily production schedules and control product quality, coordinating, overseeing, validating, monitoring and reporting the performance of assigned manufacturing cells. The Line Leader will provide leadership and direction to the production associates to achieve performance results in the areas of safety, quality, production, cost control (overhead productivity, and yield) and service. The Line Leader will aid in the implementation of corrective actions to drive continuous improvement and perform other quality and production related duties as assigned.

+ Proficiently performing the responsibilities of Line Leader

+ Utilize the LEAN production initiatives to analyze line performance. LEAN is the process of identifying inefficiencies or waste in production

+ Assist production management team by establishing the daily production line, gathering and approving materials, instructing and training assembly line production workers and their activities.

+ Coordinate with forklift drivers by assisting with the supply for the daily assembly line. Assign assembly line production workers to line positions per their individual skills.

+ Assume line maintenance, maintain order and ensure housekeeping is in order to provide employee's safety at all times.

+ Manage the quality of daily production operations by verifying conformance of incoming raw materials, validating production inspection processes, investigating instances of product non-conformance, initiating the corrective actions procedure for production-related variances, reporting quality issues, actively participate in raising quality awareness with production management and operating personnel, and other quality-related duties as assigned.

+ Review retained samples of all production orders and evaluate these samples against order specifications.

+ Inspect incoming display materials into the Assembly and Packing operations, and initiate the corrective actions process for all non-conformances.

+ Acts as a liaison/technical quality representative on matters of quality conformance.

+ Knowledgeable in the utilization, capabilities and operation of Nulogy PackManager (Inventory management system).
• *The Skills You Will Bring:**

This individual should have an active interest in taking a leadership role in ensuring the production and quality of the line. A high school education, a positive attitude, good communication skills, an understanding of quality assurance and a working knowledge of corrugating materials are required for this position. This individual must have an excellent safety and attendance record, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and spend up to 95% of their time standing or walking. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently are keys to this position. Prior experience with "Just in Time" process preferred. Demonstrated effective basic math skills, verbal and written communication skills; effective computer skills; ability and willingness to make decisions and work independently, remain flexible, organized, maintain a sense of urgency, and learn new skills; ability to achieve performance objectives and drive continuous improvement; willingness to work as a team member, participate in problem-solving activities and give/accept feedback.
• *About Us
• *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
• *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. 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
• *Job Identification 2001855
• Job Category Production/Facility
• Job Schedule* Full time