Environmental Services Manager

WestRock Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company in Atlanta, GA, seeks an Environmental Services Manager for the Converting/Midwest Region. This leadership role supports our corporate environmental group, delivering environmental compliance advice and technical guidance to facilities across the Midwest.

Lead EMS development, permits, and regulatory interactions while advising executives. Expect up to 50% travel and potential remote work within the Midwest region, reporting to the Director of Environmental Services.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering, chemistry, environmental science or other related science discipline
• 5 or more years of previous environmental experience in the pulp and paper industry or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of environmental laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Environmental Management Systems aligned with the Environmental Excellence program.
• Provide environmental compliance assistance to facilities and advise executives on interactions with agencies.
• Furnish technical assistance on air emissions, wastewater treatment, and landfill/solid waste management.
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining environmental permits.
• Support capital and strategic projects by identifying environmental requirements and devising compliant strategies.
• Assist facilities in resolving enforcement actions with legal counsel as needed.
• Participate in environmental audits and provide training to facilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Active listening

Leadership

Customer service

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS in engineering, chemistry, environmental science

Job description

Environmental Services Manager - Converting/Midwest Region

Job Description

This position is for an environmental leader who will be part of our corporate environmental group. Group Environmental Services Managers are responsible for providing environmental compliance advice, as well as related technical and regulatory assistance, to executive and operational leaders in our corrugated and consumer packaging divisions. This position will be primarily responsible for providing environmental support services to manufacturing facilities in the midwestern US and will report to the Director of Environmental Services - Converting. This position will be based located in the Smurfit Westrock’s Atlanta headquarters, in Atlanta with the possibility of working from home at a location within the Midwest region that would enable efficient travel to assigned facilities.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Management Systems. Assist facility personnel in developing and implementing Environmental Management Systems consistent with Smurfit Westrock’s Environmental Excellence program to foster ongoing environmental compliance, including supporting facility-level environmental teams.
• Compliance Advice. Provide environmental compliance assistance to the corrugated and consumer packaging manufacturing facilities and periodically conduct environmental assessments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies. Advise Smurfit Westrock executives and managers on interactions with environmental agency personnel regarding environmental matters.
• Technical Assistance. Furnish environmental technical assistance to the manufacturing facilities, including providing advice on air emissions monitoring and control, wastewater treatment system operations, and landfill/solid waste management.
• Permitting. Assist in obtaining and maintaining environmental permits.
• Special Projects Support. Support capital and strategic projects by identifying applicable environmental requirements and devising strategies to meet them in a timely and cost-effective manner. Assist in conducting the environmental aspects of due diligence activities to support new business initiatives.
• Enforcement Support. Assist facilities in resolving any environmental enforcement actions, coordinating with assigned legal counsel as required.
• Training and Auditing. Participate in environmental audits. Work with assigned facilities to respond to, identify and implement actions required to address environmental audit findings in a timely, effective and cost-efficient manner. Conduct environmental training for facilities..

Communications. Ensure that local management and other corporate leaders are informed in a timely manner about all environmental matters affecting the business.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering, chemistry, environmental science or other related science discipline
• 5 or more years of previous environmental experience in the pulp and paper industry or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of environmental laws and regulations

Skills

• The ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good listening, verbal, written and presentation abilities
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Exemplary customer service skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel approximately up to 50% of time with flexibility to prepare own travel schedule