SafeAlign Leadership Coach International Paper

SafeAlign Leadership Coach Job Description Position Title: SafeAlign Leadership Coach Pay Rate: $130,000 to $157,000 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time Physical Location: Remote- Travel required approximately 90 percent-Monday – Thursdayprimarily domestic, including frequent multi-day site visits plus ability to work flexible hours to align with site schedules and training needs The Job You Will Perform: The SafeAlign Leadership Coach is a full-time, field-based role responsible for delivering SafeAlign leadership development training to facility leaders across International Paper. This role is critical to building strong, consistent safety leadership capability at the site level and directly supports the Safety Excellence journey. The SafeAlign Leadership Coach serves as the face of the training effort in the field, facilitating classroom sessions, reinforcing learning through in-field application, and partnering with facility leaders to embed SafeAlign actions into day-to-day work. This role requires extensive travel, approximately 90 percent, and close collaboration with the Safety Excellence Project Management Office (PMO), Health and Safety leaders, and site leadership teams. Key Responsibilities: Training Delivery and Facilitation Deliver SafeAlign learning modules to managers and supervisors across Packaging Solutions North America facilities, including but not limited to Leading with Safety Safety Conversations That Matter Leader of Leaders Field Verification of Critical Controls Controlling Brain Centered Hazards Facilitate engaging, discussion-based classroom sessions that connect SafeAlign concepts to real work and real exposure. Adapt delivery to meet site needs while maintaining consistency with approved SafeAlign content and intent. Ensure high-quality, consistent training execution across all locations. In-Field Reinforcement and Coaching Support leaders in applying SafeAlign concepts in the field, reinforcing learning beyond the classroom. Observe leadership behaviors where appropriate and provide practical, constructive feedback aligned with SafeAlign expectations. Model strong safety leadership behaviors, curiosity, and credibility in every interaction. Partnership with Facility Leaders Build strong working relationships with facility leadership teams to support the SafeAlign process. Support leaders in understanding their role in cascading and reinforcing SafeAlign actions with their teams. Program Coordination and Feedback Coordinate closely with the Safety Excellence PMO on schedules, logistics, and training execution. Provide timely feedback to the PMO and pillar leads on participant engagement, common challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Identify trends, barriers, or gaps observed in the field and elevate them for discussion and action. Support continuous improvement of training delivery through lessons learned and field insights. Alignment and Governance Ensure all training delivery aligns with International Paper’s Safety Excellence strategy, cultural attributes, and leadership expectations. Adhere to all intellectual property, confidentiality, and delivery standards associated with SafeAlign content. Represent Safety Excellence professionally and consistently across all locations. The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring: Travel required approximately 90 percent, primarily domestic, including frequent multi-day site visits plus ability to work flexible hours to align with site schedules and training needs Bachelor degree preferred, or equal and relevant experience required. 10 plus years of experience in safety, operations, HR, or organizational transformation Demonstrated experience facilitating adult learning or leadership development programs Strong project management capability coordinating large scale workstreams High credibility with frontline leaders, supervisors, and managers Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder influence skills Ability to connect concepts to real-world work and exposure Strong organizational skills and comfort working in a highly mobile, field-based role 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; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Iihse