Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

International Paper; Illinois; On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to foster a positive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance. This role involves leading initiatives for safety and environmental management, conducting audits, and developing training programs. You'll collaborate with local leadership and contribute to an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives. Join a company committed to sustainable practices and employee well-being, where your skills will directly impact the health and safety of the manufacturing facility and its workforce. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in a global organization.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HSE experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HSE compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems and processes to promote a positive safety culture.
• Manage energy control, hearing conservation, and chemical management programs.

Skills

HSE Compliance

Safety Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HSE

Equivalent experience in HSE

Job description

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Position Title: HSE Manager

Pay Rate: $69,500 - $92,600

Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location: Montgomery Box, 1001 Knell Road, Montgomery, IL 60538

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for leading systems, processes, and procedures that promote a positive safety culture, resulting in an injury-free and healthy workplace. Collaborate with local leadership to execute on all local, state, federal regulatory HSE requirements and company HSE programs. This position reports directly to the Site Manager and will work functionally with regional HSE staff.
• Responsible for supporting and fostering the safety culture, safety, and environmental compliance of the manufacturing facility.
• Assign and track all HSE activities, corrective action plans, and tasks to completion and update as needed; maintain appropriate documentation.
• Assess facility programs against performance standards and develop corrective action plans to close gaps.
• Manage leading indicator efforts including safe work observation process, 5S, hazard recognition, and controls.
• Lead and maintain Contractor safety efforts; assist in the development of contractor work plans and monitor compliance.
• Manage energy control, hearing conservation, and chemical management programs.
• Participate in required internal and external HSE audits and inspections; coordinate and review results to ensure deficiency correction.
• Lead incident investigations, complete investigation files, develop corrective action plans, and manage the worker's compensation process.
• Lead initiatives to strategically plan, communicate, deliver, and track required employee training. Responsible for makeup training process and new hire onboarding.
• Responsible for plant-wide HSE communications; utilize resources from HSE function, participate in Area HSE calls, and communicate/distribute materials to site leaders; prepare and provide info at plant-wide meetings.
• Promote sustainability of safety leadership tools; provide feedback to leaders on skill improvements needed.
• Participate and support an active cross-functional safety committee.
• Maintain files, environmental permits, inspections, certifications, and submissions (VOC, wastewater, stormwater, cyclone, silo, Tier II, DMR's, Air, etc.).
• Lead deliberate improvement efforts to improve HSE performance.
• Work with lead team to develop and implement site-specific annual objectives for HSE.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HSE required.
• 3-5 years HSE experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with progressive HSE cultures and safety leadership.
• Knowledge of HSE compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; presentation and delivery skills.
• Aptitude for organization, prioritization, and managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a collaborative fashion to accomplish HSE requirements and objectives.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company.

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 125 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. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged, and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp, and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa, and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 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.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].