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HSE Manager

International Paper
International Paper Salary
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/27/2026
Position Title
JOB DESCRIPTION
HSE Manager

Pay Rate
$83,300 - $101,900

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:
Fort Wayne, IN

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 on 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, waste water, 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
  • At least 3 years of HSE experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, or related experience
  • 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
  • Willingness to travel for training, meetings and benchmarking

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; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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 : $83,300 - $101,900

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