HSE Manager

International Paper; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k)

Education reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

International Paper in Richmond, VA, seeks an HSE Manager to lead safety, environmental and regulatory programs on site. You will collaborate with local leadership to promote a culture of injury-free operations and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

The role includes managing HSE systems, audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, training, and site-wide safety communications. A Bachelor’s in HSE and 3–5 years’ manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willingness to travel for training, meetings and benchmarking and weekly support of multiple facilities within geography.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems, processes and procedures that promote a positive safety culture and ensure injury-free, healthy workplace.
• Collaborate with local leadership to meet HSE regulatory requirements and company programs.
• Assign and track HSE activities, maintain documentation and close gaps.
• Lead incident investigations and manage corrective actions and workers’ compensation.
• Coordinate safety audits/inspections and review results to drive corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver employee training, onboarding, and safety communications site-wide.
• Maintain environmental permits, inspections, certifications and submissions.
• Support cross-functional safety committees and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

HSE experience

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HSE

Job description

Position Title

JOB DESCRIPTION

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:

Richmond, VA

The Job You Will Perform

• Responsible for leading systems, processes and procedures that promote a positive safety culture, which results in an injury-free and healthy workplace. Collaborate with local leadership to execute 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
• Lead and maintain Contractor safety effort; assist in 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 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, storm water, 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 Skills 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
• Wilingness to travel for training, meetings and benchmarking and weekly support of multiple facilities within geography

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

Leadership training and 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. 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 global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. 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 2024 were $18.6 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].