[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All International Paper jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/) · [Search jobs](/search/) International Paper · Itasca, IL # Plant Superintendent Itasca, IL, United States Full-time $69,000-$92,600 Manufacturing & Production Listed on International Paper’s official careers site. Posted October 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on International Paper’s careers site →](https://iazbqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/2003859) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [International Paper](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/) / Plant Superintendent ## Job description ### Position Title Plant Superintendent Physical Location: 1225 Bryn Mawr, Itasca, IL 60143 Pay Range: PL 9 $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. ### The Job You Will Perform 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 Skills You Will Bring: High School diploma or equivalent - Solid analytical skills and problem solving mindset - Proficiency in Spanish - Ability to relocate for future career growth opportunities (Relocation is available for this position) ### College degree or equivalent education and experience Preferred 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 14, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 17, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Itasca, IL, United States - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $69,000-$92,600[Apply on International Paper’s careers site →](https://iazbqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/2003859) ## More jobs at International Paper ### [Material Handler 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/jobs/88f47577022b8f08233f/) Itasca, IL, United States ### [2nd Shift Corrugating Utility](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/jobs/556b27519c495073ec93/) Murfreesboro, TN, United States ### [2nd Shift General Helper/Production Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/jobs/083a65bccaee44fecf53/) Lancaster, PA, United States ### [2nd Shift Production Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/jobs/84512f0e9b115afcd84b/) Fond du Lac, WI, United States ### [3rd Shift Production Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/jobs/cb8f4eb9f15d1bf4c7f1/) Fond du Lac, WI, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Assistant Plant Superintendent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/crh/jobs/67497c3b423c4cff5cd8/) CRH · Rochester, New York, United States ### [Plant Superintendent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csx/jobs/834efa399f2358ff2c74/) CSX · Huntington, WV, United States ### [Project Superintendent / Senior Project Superintendent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equity-residential/jobs/cfa22fde9ebd1f3c43a3/) Equity Residential · Addison, TX ### [Assistant Plant Superintendent - Decatur, IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/b3c44c978bbc1e09883f/) Archer Daniels Midland · Decatur ### [Plant Superintendent - Harvard, IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/f15c127aa63e796a17e9/) Archer Daniels Midland · Harvard OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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