Environmental 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.

Position Title: 

Environmental Manager

Pay Rate:

$108,200-$157,800

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:

International Paper – Riverdale Mill

601 County Rd 78

Selma, Al

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for environmental compliance for air, wastewater, solid waste, and hazardous waste streams and systems
• Lead proactive identification and assessment of regulatory compliance risks across the Mill

• Develop and implement solutions to ensure ongoing environmental compliance and drive timely resolution of potential non-compliance issues, engaging key stakeholders throughout
• Champion a culture of employee engagement, accountability and continuous improvement in environmental regulatory performance

• Provide leadership to a team of environmental engineers and laboratory technicians 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
• 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 and counter measures for environmental incidents including near misses
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all regulatory and corporate submittals
• Conduct environmental training, including annual review and material improvement
• Participate in a weekend rotation team as an HSE resource 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• B.S. degree in Environmental Science, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Five (5+) years’ experience in manufacturing environment, preferably in an HSE field.

• Environmental compliance experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Experience with regulatory & electronic reporting systems (e.g., Title V, MACT, DMR) is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of emerging environmental regulations
• Actively promote a culture of engagement and respect
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels including external regulatory agencies and community members
• Work effectively alone and within a team
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Good computer skills in applications, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PI, Proficy

• Strong written & verbal communication skills; presentation and training delivery skills
• Must have strong influencing and leadership skills. 
• Drives Results, Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Communicates Effectively, Drives Vision and Purpose, Builds Networks, Manages Conflict, Managerial Courage, Optimizes Work Processes, Builds Effective Teams, Instills Trust.

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:

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.

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 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. 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 a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting International Paper.

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.
Selma  AL  36701-8311