Environmental Compliance & EMS Leader

Georgia-Pacific; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific seeks an Environmental Manager to support the Port Hudson Mill in Zachary, LA. You will lead environmental programs, ensuring compliance and progressive improvement across EMS and permitting activities.

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and regulatory agencies to address risks and drive sustainable performance. Experience in audits, risk assessments, and regulatory oversight is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering in a manufacturing setting.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience interpreting, applying, and overseeing environmental regulations, permits, and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting environmental audits, risk assessments, compliance evaluations, incident investigations, or corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all environmental programs at Port Hudson Mill, ensuring compliance with environmental requirements and safe operations.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to identify environmental risks and implement compliant solutions.
• Own air permitting, wastewater, stormwater, waste management, chemical reporting, and landfill activities.
• Serve as primary liaison with regulatory agencies for permits, inspections, audits, and reporting.
• Lead the EMS and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and root-cause problem solving.
• Provide environmental input for capital projects and production initiatives to integrate environmental considerations early.
• Develop and coach leaders and employees on environmental responsibilities and stewardship.
• Lead risk assessments and self-audits to improve program effectiveness and reduce risk.

Skills

Environmental science

Environmental engineering

Supervisory experience

Regulatory interpretation

Environmental audits

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Education

Professional Engineer (PE)

Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP)

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

Job description

Georgia-Pacific seeks an Environmental Manager to support the Port Hudson Mill in Zachary, LA. You will lead environmental programs, ensuring compliance and progressive improvement across EMS and permitting activities.

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and regulatory agencies to address risks and drive sustainable performance. Experience in audits, risk assessments, and regulatory oversight is essential.