Job Description

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title:

Chicagoland Recycling Manager

Pay Rate :

$129,000-158,700

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 :

1225 W Bryn Mawr Ave

Itasca, IL 60143-1311

The Job You Will Perform:

• Develop a commercial plan for the Chicagoland Recycling Market, Cook County and a collar counties.

• Responsible for the financial performance of the business top line (P&L responsibility) for the Itasca Recycling Plant.

• Manage commercial sales development and execution through modern processes

• Lead two Recycling Sales Reps whose primary role is to sell plant recycling services to new and existing customers as well as the Plant Operations Manager, who directly manages plant operations.

• Develop a thorough understanding of the local Recycling market and develop a commercial go to market plan based upon International Paper’s 80/20 go to market process

• Effectively communicate commercial operating plans, performance goals and expectations to all team members

• Support the business mission and vision by modeling desired behaviors, communicating and reinforcing key messages through daily activities and interactions

• Responsible for leading and directing the development, training, and performance of commercial team members

• Accountable for effective management of human resources

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience (preferred)
• Management experience: ability to influence and lead all levels of an organization
• High ethical standards
• Experience in growing top line of the P&L of a business unit
• Commercial sales experience
• Knowledge and experience managing a recycling facility (preferred)
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Directing Others
• Integrity and Trust
• Motivating Others
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen
• Developing Direct Reports
• Drive for Results
• Managerial Courage
• Priority Setting

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:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly 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 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 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.
Itasca IL 60143

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