Environmental Manager

Pay Rate:

$120,900 - $134,300

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category:

Salary full-time (exempt)

Physical Location:

International Paper – Columbus Mill

4335 Carson Road

Columbus, MS  39701

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for environmental compliance for air, effluent, solid waste, and hazardous waste streams and systems of the Columbus Mill and Columbus Modified Fiber sites
• Identify, assess, and recommend approaches to ensure the Mill maintains compliance and resolve potential non-compliance in a timely and cost effective manner, engaging key stakeholders throughout.
• Provide leadership to a group of laboratory technicians and engineers through performance management and professional development
• Align environmental strategies for the Mill to achieve Company, Business and Mill objectives including Sustainability goals
• Provide support during development and implementation of regulatory compliance projects and programs
• Promote and utilize employee engagement to achieve desired results in the environmental area
• Interact with corporate leaders, regulatory agencies, and subject matter experts
• Manage complex environmental permitting and regulatory tracking for the mill
• Manage resources such as consultants and/or salaried staff as required to prepare accurate and timely compliance reports and permits
• Investigate and identify root cause for environmental incidents including near misses
• Manages the lab, which includes quality testing for the pulp dryer
• Serve on weekend rotation team  

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or environmental sciences/management or related degree.
• Eight plus (8+) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and environmental field; forest products industry preferred.
• Experience with regulatory & electronic reporting systems (e.g., Title V, MACT, DMR) is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of emerging environmental regulations
• Strong working knowledge of air regulations
• Understanding of all other Environmental areas: water/waste/chemical, etc.
• Track record of success in working in a team environment
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good computer skills in common applications, i.e., Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong written & verbal communication skills; presentation and training delivery skills
• Ability to drive changes to achieve IP Vision 2030 Goals for EHS and Sustainability
• Competencies:
  • Drive for results
  • Managing vision and purpose
  • People development
  • Managing through systems
  • Managerial courage
  • Problem solving
  • Building effective teams

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 within a global company.