Safety Manager

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.

Pay Rate:

$112,000 – $134,600

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 (exempt)

Physical Location:

Riegelwood Mill – Global Cellulose Fibers

865 John Riegel Rd

Riegelwood, NC 28456

The Job You Will Perform:

The Safety Manager at International Paper’s Riegelwood Mill will be responsible for providing guidance and overall direction to the mill’s Occupational Health and Security & Safety programs to meet local, state, federal and corporate Health & Safety requirements. The individual will measure and evaluate mill performance against key indicators ensuring the mill complies with health/safety laws and regulations. PL will vary depending upon experience and qualifications.

• Oversees the Health & Safety program of the mill
• Manages Health Services, Fire Protection and Emergency Response activities
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective systems, procedures and training to achieve an injury free work environment
• Identify trends, emerging issues, and develop improvement strategies to solve issues
• Establish preventative health and safety programs to identify and reduce risk from potential hazards in the workplace
• Coordinate Industrial Hygiene Monitoring activities for noise and chemical exposure
• Integrate continuous improvements in the health and safety systems and drive employee engagement to achieve desired results
• Maintaining compliance with OSHA logs and requirements
• Serve as the Process Safety Management Coordinator
• Have excellent knowledge and understanding of mill operations
• Work with corporate H&S Staff to develop and implement Global Performance Standards
• Identify and implement deliberate and continuous improvement activities to manage and reduce risk

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or technical discipline with significant related experience and exposure to OSHA general industry requirements
• Process Management experience
• At least 5 years of Occupational Health and Safety experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• At least 2 years of experience in a fully integrated pulp/paper mill preferred
• Expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM) a plus
• CSP and/or CIH certification preferred

Desired Competencies:

• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Innovative Management
• Priority Setting
• Motivating Others
• Decision Quality
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Courage of Intervene
• Building Effective Teams
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Informing
• Organizing and Planning

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

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) 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

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our high-quality, superior grade pulps form the basis for diverse applications, ranging from personal care items to specialty materials. We create components for diapers, tissues and feminine care products, as well as sustainable materials for the textile and construction industry. In 2024, IP announced a strategic review of options for the GCF business in keeping with its strategy of focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, which will allow GCF to fully unlock its capabilities to deliver enhanced service and product performance to its customers.

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.
Riegelwood  NC  28456