What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Manager position at International Paper?
Position Title
JOB DESCRIPTION
Environmental Manager
Pay Rate
$107,680 - $148,100
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:
238 Mays Bridge Road SW
Rome, GA 30165
The Mill Environmental Manager position will report to the Mill Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager.This position will support IP and mill performance and environmental goals by managing day to day environmental and sustainability responsibilities for the mill and provide leadership and strategic vision to drive continuous environmental improvement.This position will guarantee the appropriate internal mill resources are identified and readily accessible to accomplish regulatory and corporate requirements and initiatives.This position is a key position within the mill’s EHS team and will take the leadership role on all environmental matters (from environmental incident elimination to new capital program project reviews/implementation and implementation of comprehensive environmental management system expectations) to ensure all regulatory and company expectations are met.The position should serve as the mill’s point person to likewise address and respond to Sustainability questionnaires and data collection as well as external regulatory association advocacy within the State, networking with other mills and corporate environmental subject matter experts, as necessary.
This individual will need to possess leadership skills, be action oriented with a drive for results, be able to learn and adjust quickly, be adept at building effective teams and be able to set priorities based on the mill needs, working closely with appropriate mill and business leadership.
The Job You Will Perform
This position will be focused on external issues, such as state regulatory and industry association initiatives, that may affect the mill’s environmental requirements and obligations.The position will in many cases work to directly influence various levels of local and state regulatory authorities.To do this, the individual must possess collaborative skills, organizational agility, innovation management skills and be able to resolve problems in a timely manner.
This position will provide oversight and guidance to all departments within the mill and assist with effective management of:
EHS&S Excellence – Implement programs, initiatives and measures to advance environmental and sustainability key metrics including but not limited to elimination of significant environmental events and the implementation of a comprehensive environmental management system; focus on environmental footprint reduction opportunities to support Sustainability Goals; and achieve gains and reduce costs and liabilities for environmental.
Work directly with mill EHS manager on performance management and development opportunities of full and part time staff members.
Education And Experience
The ideal candidate will have experience in the forest products industry or an industry with a similar risk profile and bring to this position a type of creativity and “can do” attitude that will make the overall organization successful.The candidate will need a practical understanding of regulation and company policy/standards, and the ability to work with the mill operating departments on improvement initiatives and on-going compliance initiatives.
About Us
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Environmental Manager
Pay Rate
$107,680 - $148,100
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:
238 Mays Bridge Road SW
Rome, GA 30165
The Mill Environmental Manager position will report to the Mill Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager.This position will support IP and mill performance and environmental goals by managing day to day environmental and sustainability responsibilities for the mill and provide leadership and strategic vision to drive continuous environmental improvement.This position will guarantee the appropriate internal mill resources are identified and readily accessible to accomplish regulatory and corporate requirements and initiatives.This position is a key position within the mill’s EHS team and will take the leadership role on all environmental matters (from environmental incident elimination to new capital program project reviews/implementation and implementation of comprehensive environmental management system expectations) to ensure all regulatory and company expectations are met.The position should serve as the mill’s point person to likewise address and respond to Sustainability questionnaires and data collection as well as external regulatory association advocacy within the State, networking with other mills and corporate environmental subject matter experts, as necessary.
This individual will need to possess leadership skills, be action oriented with a drive for results, be able to learn and adjust quickly, be adept at building effective teams and be able to set priorities based on the mill needs, working closely with appropriate mill and business leadership.
The Job You Will Perform
- Serve as a technical expert for Environmental compliance for Mill business units
- Identify, assess, and recommend approaches to ensure the Mill maintains compliance and resolve potential non-compliance in a timely and cost-effective manner, engaging key stakeholders throughout.
- Perform a variety of engineering work in designing, installing, operating and maintaining measuring apparatus necessary to determine the level of pollutants involving air, land and water.
- Manages skilled technicians in the main lab.
- Drive continuous and deliberate improvement including systems development to ensure compliance and prevent problems
- Align environmental strategies for the Mill to achieve Company, Business and Mill objectives including Sustainability goals.
- Provide support during development and implementation of regulatory compliance projects and programs
- Promote and utilize employee engagement to achieve desired results
- Interact with regulatory agencies
- Interact with corporate leaders and Subject Matter Experts
- Manage complex environmental permitting and regulatory tracking for the Mill
- Manage resources such as consultants and/or salaried staff as required to prepare accurate and timely compliance reports and permits
- Investigate and identify root cause for environmental incidents including near misses
- Knowledgeable of emerging environmental regulations
- Working knowledge of Wastewater, Air and Solid Waste within a Pulp and Paper manufacturing environment
- Serve on environmental weekend rotation team
This position will be focused on external issues, such as state regulatory and industry association initiatives, that may affect the mill’s environmental requirements and obligations.The position will in many cases work to directly influence various levels of local and state regulatory authorities.To do this, the individual must possess collaborative skills, organizational agility, innovation management skills and be able to resolve problems in a timely manner.
This position will provide oversight and guidance to all departments within the mill and assist with effective management of:
EHS&S Excellence – Implement programs, initiatives and measures to advance environmental and sustainability key metrics including but not limited to elimination of significant environmental events and the implementation of a comprehensive environmental management system; focus on environmental footprint reduction opportunities to support Sustainability Goals; and achieve gains and reduce costs and liabilities for environmental.
Work directly with mill EHS manager on performance management and development opportunities of full and part time staff members.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or environmental sciences/management or related degree.
- Experience with regulatory & electronic reporting systems (e.g., Title V & PSD, MACT) is preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a broad range of manufacturing environments and forest products industry preferred.
- Track record of success in working in a team environment.
- Capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good computer skills in common applications, i.e., Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong written & verbal communication skills; presentation and training delivery skills
- Expert knowledge of regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the forest products industry or an industry with a similar risk profile and bring to this position a type of creativity and “can do” attitude that will make the overall organization successful.The candidate will need a practical understanding of regulation and company policy/standards, and the ability to work with the mill operating departments on improvement initiatives and on-going compliance initiatives.
About Us
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 : $107,680 - $148,100