Job Description

Position Title:

Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS) Manager

Pay Rate :

$146,300 - $178,900

Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location :

34040 Union Camp Drive

Franklin, VA 23851

757-569-4321

The EHS Manager at International Paper’s Franklin Mill will be responsible for managing day-to day and long-term EHS&S activities for all mill operations. Along with ensuring the mill is aligned with corporate initiatives and priorities. Furthermore, the EHS&S Manager interfaces directly with community leaders and regulatory agencies to represent the mill within the community and region.

The Job You Will Perform:

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective systems, procedures and training to achieve an accident-free and environmental incident-free facility
• Integrate continuous improvements in environment and safety systems and drive employee engagement to achieve desired results
• Ensure safe work practices complying with local, state and company standards are fully in place and supported
• Implement mill and company health and safety programs to identify and reduce risk from hazards
• Manage safety initiative progress and tracking systems, including, but not limited to:
  • Serious injury and fatality prevention
  • Top 5 hazard identification and remediation
  • Critical health and safety program gap closures
• Lead in the development of Environmental Management System procedures for water, air, and solid & hazardous waste management
• Actively communicate to local mill the safety requirements, transitions, and procedures conveyed from the corporate office
• Manage all regulatory reporting requirements and permitting processes
• Develop safety and environmental leaders within direct supervision and mentor safety coordinators working through operations and maintenance teams.
• Create and reinforce a safety culture that encourages the proactive identification of drift towards out desired goal of building a learning culture.
• Manage the drift assessment and learning event processes with continuous improvement in mind.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, occupational health and safety or related field
• 10+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing and environmental areas
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations; expert knowledge preferred

Desired Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Innovative Management
• Presentation Skills
• Decision Quality
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Agility
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Informing

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
• 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 120 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 leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 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. 

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