Environmental Manager

About the role

The Environmental Manager is responsible for overall environmental compliance for a kraft pulp mill, including air, wastewater, solid waste, and hazardous waste programs at the Port Wentworth Mill. Key responsibilities include leading air compliance programs, managing the Environmental Management System for ISO14001 certification, supporting regulatory programs, implementing compliance projects, interacting with regulatory agencies, and overseeing financial management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead air compliance program, including Title V permitting, data collection, stack testing, QA/QC and reporting activities.
• Lead Mill’s Environmental Management System to ensure ISO14001 Certification.
• Support Global Cellulose Fibers and mill regulatory programs such as SPCC, SWPPP, sustainability, and chemical reporting.
• Implement projects and best management practices to support compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Demonstrate due diligence and environmental stewardship.
• Interact with and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies as appropriate, including EPA Region 4, SSRC, and Georgia EPD, corporate leaders, and subject matter experts.
• Serve in community and environmental committees as required.
• Investigate, identify root causes, and correct environmental incidents.
• Respond to all concerns, complaints, and queries from regulators, the community, and audit findings.
• Service on environmental weekend rotation.

Qualifications, Skills, And Knowledge

• At least 5-10 years Pulp & Paper Mill environmental management experience.
• Minimum of a B.S. in a science or engineering discipline (advanced degree in science, engineering, or MBA is a plus).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Drive for Results, Action Oriented, Managing Vision and Purpose, People Development, Approachability, Functional/Technical Skills, Priority Setting, Managing through Systems, Managerial Courage, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Comfort with Upper Management, Strategic Agility, Command Skills, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Building Effective Teams, Business Acumen.

Benefits

• 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, and Voluntary Benefits.

Culture

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. Employees can participate in Safety Leadership Principles and opt into Employee Networking Circles. The company encourages bringing unique qualities, creativity, talents, experiences, and a safety mindset to its diverse culture.

The Company

Global Cellulose Fibers helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. As a standalone company supported by American Industrial Partners, the company aims to enhance customer value and shape a healthier, more sustainable future. Global Cellulose Fibers is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action in employment.