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 on all local, state, federal regulatory EHS requirements and
company EHS programs. This position reports directly to the Site Manager and will work
functionally with regional EHS staff.
• Responsible for supporting and fostering the safety culture, safety and environmental
compliance of the manufacturing facility
• Assign and track all EHS 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 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 EHS 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 EHS communications; utilize resources from EHS function,
participate in Area EHS 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,
waste water, storm water, cyclone, silo, Tier II, DMR's, Air, etc)
• Lead deliberate improvement efforts to improve EHS performance
• Work with lead team to develop and implement site-specific annual objectives for EHS
The Skills You Will Bring:
Packaging Solutions North America – EHS Manager PL09 Revised 5/2025
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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in EHS required
• 3-5 years EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with progressive EHS cultures and safety leadership
• Knowledge of EHS 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 EHS requirements and objectives
• Willingness to travel for training, meetings and benchmarking and weekly support of
multiple facilities within geography
• Business Insight
• Courage
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Instills Trust
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
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 Longterm
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.
