EHS Manager

International Paper; Vanceboro (NC); On-site; USD 122,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an EHS Manager, where you will lead safety and environmental initiatives at a major manufacturing site. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a resilient safety culture while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will collaborate with community leaders and drive engagement across the workforce, contributing to the company's commitment to sustainability and safety excellence. With a competitive salary and robust benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a positive impact in the workplace and the community.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement and 401k Matching

Medical & Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Life & Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing, with 5+ years in EHS leadership.
• Strong communication skills and a technical degree required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, health, and environmental compliance at the mill.
• Interface with community leaders and manage regulatory reporting.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Manufacturing Experience

Technical Degree in Engineering

Communication Skills

Safety Culture Promotion

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy

Education

Technical Degree in Engineering

Equivalent Work Experience

Job description

EHS Manager

Pay Rate: $122,000-$162,600

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 – New Bern Mill, 1785 Weyerhaeuser Road, Vanceboro, NC 28586

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for all facets of safety (including fire safety and fire systems), health, environmental performance, central lab services, and mill security.
• As a member of the Lead Team, interface directly with community leaders and regulatory agencies to represent the mill within the community and region.
• Ensure the mill complies with all applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, and corporate policies.
• Manage all regulatory reporting requirements and permitting processes.
• Support all safety and environmental incident investigation processes, including reviewing investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective systems, procedures, and training to achieve an accident-free and environmental incident-free mill.
• Implement mill and company health and safety programs to identify and reduce risk from hazards.
• Fulfill all reporting requirements on time, both internal and external.
• Manage improvements and changes to sustain results in EHS systems.
• Develop and manage a detailed budget for all areas of responsibility and contribute to cost reduction efforts in both areas of responsibility and the mill in general.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years EHS leadership experience in a complex regulatory environment.
• Technical degree in an applicable engineering field or equivalent work experience required.
• Open to relocation.
• Promotion of safety leadership and drive engagement throughout the workforce to create a resilient safety culture.
• Relationship building with the Mill team, workforce at large, and local community leaders.
• Practice and promote diversity and inclusion.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in order to effectively convey priorities and concepts to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to drive changes to achieve IP Vision 2030 Goals for EHS and Sustainability.
• Competencies:
• Managing through systems
• Drive for results
• Action oriented
• Priority setting
• Process management
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Directing others
• Command skills
• Problem solving
• Customer focus
• Building effective teams
• Organizing
• Planning

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays.
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program.
• Medical & Dental.
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement).
• Life & Disability Insurance.

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training.
• Promotional opportunities.

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. 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 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 2021 were $19.4 billion. 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.