Position Title:

Training Coordinator

Pay Rate:

$69,500 - $92,600

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.

Category/Shift:

Salaried / Full-Time

Monday - Friday, Day Position with ability to work off-shifts and/or additional overtime for training initiatives

Physical Location:

Northlake, IL

The Job You Will Perform:

Accountable for the planning, delivery, evaluation & administration of training programs to include new employee orientation, on-the-job, skill development, compliance, safety, regulatory, corporate and other training as needed.
Enhances current training programs to align with established plant goals for safety, quality, and production
Coordinates with management team to identify training needs and activities.
Ensures job training qualification and certification processes are followed.
Tracks training events, keeps accurate training records and provides reports on training progress and completion to leadership.
Ensures required training documentation is maintained.
May provide instruction or support at other facilities as requested.
Communicates effectively with all levels across the plant
Other duties as assigned

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, Human Resources, or Organizational Development or other related degree or experience equivalent required.
2 – 5 years previous work experience in a manufacturing environment or corrugated industry preferred.
Demonstrated strong communication skills in oral and written communications and developing presentations. Experience delivering training sessions preferred.
Proficient in computer applications (including MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
Understands meeting facilitation principles, adult learning theory and techniques and best practices for creating / delivering effective training
Understands manufacturing operations, processes, job positions/structure preferred.
Experience compiling and publishing training metrics
Demonstrated attention to detail, organization and time-management 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

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.

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