What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety Manager position at International Paper?
Job Description
Position Title:
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
Pay Rate
$125,900-$157,800
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:
3737 Hwy 3
Redwood, MS 39156
The HSE Manager is the leader of the Health, Safety, and Environmental programs, policies, and procedures for a fully integrated pulp and paper mill. The HSE Manager is responsible for all facets of day-to-day operations for the safety department (including fire safety and fire systems), environmental department, the central lab, landfill operations, and the wastewater treatment plant, including the constructed wetlands. This includes responsibility for safety, environmental compliance, employee engagement, hourly team development, process productivity, efficiency, area financial performance, and quality for the HSE department. Additionally, the HSE manager interfaces directly with community leaders and regulatory agencies to represent the mill within the community and region. This position reports directly to the Mill Manager and is a member of the mill’s lead team. The HSE Manager has responsibility for 3-8 hourly and 6 salaried team members.
The Job You Will Perform
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
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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Position Title:
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
Pay Rate
$125,900-$157,800
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:
3737 Hwy 3
Redwood, MS 39156
The HSE Manager is the leader of the Health, Safety, and Environmental programs, policies, and procedures for a fully integrated pulp and paper mill. The HSE Manager is responsible for all facets of day-to-day operations for the safety department (including fire safety and fire systems), environmental department, the central lab, landfill operations, and the wastewater treatment plant, including the constructed wetlands. This includes responsibility for safety, environmental compliance, employee engagement, hourly team development, process productivity, efficiency, area financial performance, and quality for the HSE department. Additionally, the HSE manager interfaces directly with community leaders and regulatory agencies to represent the mill within the community and region. This position reports directly to the Mill Manager and is a member of the mill’s lead team. The HSE Manager has responsibility for 3-8 hourly and 6 salaried team members.
The Job You Will Perform
- Demonstrate and champion safety leadership above all things and at all times.
- Ensure environmental compliance systems are reliable and accurate.
- Champion a safety culture consistent with the IP Safety Above All Else standards by ensuring all levels of the HSE teams are performing their jobs safely and are motivated to own leadership in safety, work systems, and positive member relations. Support broad based participation in the mill’s safety process.
- Strive to establish and achieve challenging budgets to deliver year over year savings. Gain maximum value for the dollars invested. Be an active member and leader of mill cost reduction team initiatives.
- Responsible for recruitment, training and development of early career talent.
- Provide leadership to the Health, Safety and Environmental team.
- Develop and nurture a team-based organization committed to employee participation and teamwork.
- Utilize Performance Enablement Process to align with Strategic Framework initiatives and priorities.
- Hold meaningful one-to-one discussions with members of the technical team, set expectations and hold both teams and individuals accountable for results.
- Manage and control departmental costs within budget.
- A bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or technical discipline with significant related experience and exposure to OSHA general industry requirements. CSP and/or CIH certifications preferred.
- 10 years' health, safety and environmental experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Preferably Pulp & Paper.
- Qualified candidates have strong transformational leadership skills focused on accountability and results and have strong organization and planning skills.
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional teams including knowledge of basic facilitation techniques.
- Clear ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience with six-sigma (or other process improvement methodologies) and change management processes.
- Understanding and experience in Environmental air and wastewater treatment systems.
- Key Competencies:Influencing Others, Motivating Others, Building Effective Teams, Directing Others, Interpersonal Savvy, Action Oriented, Planning, Organizing, Collaboration, Drive for Results, Command Skills, and Managing Vision and Purpose
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
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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Salary : $125,900 - $157,800