Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Koch; Michigan; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Albion, MI is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to lead the EHS program at the Albion sheets facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will partner with frontline leadership to develop and mentor the production team on environmental, health, and safety practices.

You will implement EHS programs, manage permits, drive risk reduction, and lead training, change management, and safety committees to advance safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or significant experience in an EHS leadership role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience with OSHA regulations, compliance standards, and conducting training.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and performing root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide transformational leadership and direction to achieve the EHS vision through management commitment and employee ownership.
• Prepare and manage environmental permits and EHS reports, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Foster an environment where employees understand and exercise their decision rights regarding EHS, leading to increased ownership and accountability.
• Develop and lead risk assessment methods and systems for anticipating, identifying, and evaluating hazards.
• Ensure an effective change management process is in place to adapt to evolving EHS standards and practices.
• Partner with facility leadership to develop EHS objectives, targets, and strategies. Establish and maintain a safety committee to prioritize and mitigate risks effectively.
• Ensure the development, improvement, and implementation of training systems to meet plant needs. Conduct routine management reviews to adjust plans as necessary.
• Foster an EHS environment of collaboration and active participation with all employees, external stakeholders, and regulatory entities.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation

Engineering/Environmental Science related degree

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to lead and oversee our Albion, MI sheets facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the EHS Manager provides leadership and strategic direction by building a partnership with front-line leadership and collaborating with business partners to develop and mentor the production team regarding environmental, health, and safety. Our culture is defined by the Principle Based Management™ philosophy, which guides everyday decision‑making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create.

Working in Albion means being part of a growing community with small‑town charm and access to larger cities. Our facility has a strong track record of performance, internal promotion, and leadership tenure—backed by continued investment in equipment, safety, and people.

What You Will Do

• Provide transformational leadership and direction to achieve the EHS vision through management commitment and employee ownership. Develop and align facility EHS programs and strategies with the enterprise vision.
• Prepare and manage environmental permits and EHS reports, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Foster an environment where employees understand and exercise their decision rights regarding EHS, leading to increased ownership and accountability.
• Develop and lead risk assessment methods and systems for anticipating, identifying, and evaluating hazards. Increase critical hazard awareness to reduce at-risk behaviors.
• Ensure an effective change management process is in place to adapt to evolving EHS standards and practices.
• Partner with facility leadership to develop EHS objectives, targets, and strategies. Establish and maintain a safety committee to prioritize and mitigate risks effectively.
• Ensure the development, improvement, and implementation of training systems to meet plant needs. Conduct routine management reviews to adjust plans as necessary.
• Foster an EHS environment of collaboration and active participation with all employees, external stakeholders, and regulatory entities.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree OR significant experience in an EHS leadership role within a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with OSHA regulations, compliance standards, and conducting training.
• Skilled in conducting incident investigations and performing root cause analysis.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or Biological Science.
• Experience with environmental permitting (e.g., air and storm water) and reporting.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging/containerboard industry, specifically with corrugators or converting operations.
• Expertise in Hazardous Energy Control, Mobile Equipment, and Pedestrian Safety Management.
• Familiarity with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts and methods.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper‑based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia‑Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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.

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