EHS Manager

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager for their Spartanburg, SC facility. This role requires leadership in developing an EHS strategy, aligning with regulations and managing environmental compliance. Ideal candidates have experience in manufacturing environments and safety regulations.

The position offers an opportunity to innovate safety processes and contribute to a proactive EHS culture, supported by comprehensive benefits for well-being related to health, finance, and education.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) role in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience with OSHA standards and EH&S regulatory compliance.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for EHS culture.
• Align safety and environmental programs with regulations.
• Manage environmental permits and compliance reporting.
• Lead risk assessment processes for hazard identification.
• Champion safety culture through coaching and collaboration.

Skills

Proactive EHS culture leadership

OSHA standards compliance

Incident investigation

Safety training

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Safety

Job description

Your Job

Are you a safety and environmental professional ready to lead, influence, and drive meaningful change? At Georgia‑Pacific, we’re looking for an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (EH&S) who will take ownership of the environmental, health, and safety strategy at our Spartanburg, SC corrugated packaging facility. This is a high‑impact role with a clear mission: protect our people, our environment, and our business—while developing a strong culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

You will report to the Director of Operations and work closely with frontline leaders, engineers, and employees across all levels of the facility. This is a chance to join a fast‑paced dynamic manufacturing team that values proactive safety practices. Backed by the values of Principle Based Management™ you’ll have the autonomy to lead, innovate, and create long‑term value.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to achieve a proactive EHS culture through both management engagement and employee ownership.
• Align plant‑level safety and environmental programs with enterprise vision and regulatory expectations.
• Manage and maintain environmental permits, documentation, and compliance reporting (air, stormwater, etc.).
• Lead risk assessment processes to proactively identify and address hazards—enhancing critical hazard awareness and minimizing risk.
• Champion a strong safety culture through mentoring, coaching, and collaboration across all levels.
• Build and support EHS training and development systems that ensure continuous learning and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate the safety committee and change management processes, helping the team respond effectively to evolving safety standards.
• Serve as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) role in a manufacturing, industrial, or military setting
• Experience with OSHA standards and EH&S regulatory compliance
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions
• Experience leading safety training, conducting audits, and managing compliance documentation

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Safety
• Experience managing environmental permitting and regulatory reporting (air, stormwater, etc.)
• Experience with industrial hygiene monitoring (e.g., noise, dust, carbon monoxide)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
• Experience in corrugated manufacturing or paper converting environments
• Experience with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) practices
• Experience in key risk areas such as Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO), mobile equipment, and pedestrian safety

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength—focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).