Plant Superintendent

Job Description

Position Title:

Plant Superintendent

1225 Bryn Mawr, Itasca, IL 60143

$69,000-$92,600
* Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Relocation benefit is also available for this role.

International Paper operates a recycling business which collects, sorts, and processes waste paper and other recyclables across North America. The business contributes to the U.S. paper recycling environmental success story (where recovery now exceeds 60%) and contributes to International Paper’s manufacturing success.

This position reports to the Plant General Manager at a Recycling Plant and is a hands‑on leadership position responsible for providing direction to first and second shift employees and deliver results on key operational metrics.

This plant operates extended hours. This position will regularly open plant at 5:30 am, with flexibility to cover other operating hours as needed.

In addition, the Plant Superintendent is responsible for the following:

• Deliver a consistent safety environment and culture that ensures team members are not injured.
• Make certain there are no LIFE injuries by fostering a safety first culture that includes engagement and ownership in the plant
• Support, coach, direct and assist production leads and plant team members as needed
• Help achieve plant financial targets by managing cost and plant S&A cost
• Provide leadership in transportation, operations, maintenance, and capital expense
• Ensure compliance of HSE policies and procedures
• Drive improvements and enhancements to plant safety programs
• Conducts plant safety meetings
• Ensures plant housekeeping meets established standards
• Ensures effective training of plant personnel
• Manage and control costs to meet cost targets
• Drive improvements in operating processes and workflow
• Develop working knowledge of P&L statement
• Lead successful implementation of continuous improvement projects
• Identify opportunities to improve plant financial results
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proven commitment to safety and safety processes
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills
• Solid analytical skills and problem solving mindset
• Must be able to work within a team atmosphere and effectively coach for results
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience manufacturing / processing industry
• Proficiency in Spanish
• Ability to relocate for future career growth opportunities (Relocation is available for this position)
• College degree or equivalent education and experience

* The above job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for effective operation of the Plant.

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

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

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.

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…