Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager

About the role

The Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager oversees site HSE programs, pursues an incident-free workplace, and advances sustainability. They provide oversight and guidance to Safety, Health, and Workers’ Compensation, implement environmental management systems, and manage regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Leads Safety Excellence, Safety Above All Else, and Safe Align implementation
• Pursues an incident-free workplace
• Advances sustainability through performance standards
• Develops functional reports with appropriate competencies
• Oversees compliance and guidance for Safety, Health, and Workers’ Compensation
• Implements programs and initiatives to advance environmental, health, safety, and sustainability metrics
• Manages regulatory agencies, third-party audits, inspections, inquiries, and reporting
• Manages workers' compensation claims to ensure quality of care, expedite return to work, and control costs
• Oversees mill security processes
• Works with mill management on performance management and development opportunities
• Mentors, coaches, and develops Environmental Engineers, Safety Managers, and Safety Engineers
• Reviews RACI, roles, and responsibilities
• Manages internal and external communications
• Acts as primary local contact/liaison for community environmental issues
• Influences local and state officials
• Fulfills area-specific 5S expectations
• Participates in duty coverage team rotations including weekends and on-call coverage

Qualifications, Skills, And Knowledge

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or occupational health and safety or related field
• Minimum of 8-12 years’ experience in manufacturing environments, forest products industry preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; problem-solving, negotiation, presentation, and training delivery skills
• Professional certification or equivalent (CSP, CIH), with advanced degree preferred
• Union Environment experience strongly preferred
• Expert knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations
• Experience in forest products industry or similar risk profile industry
• Collaborative skills, organizational agility, innovation management skills, and ability to resolve problems in a timely manner
• Practical understanding of governance and regulation, including both law and politics

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, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets
• Leadership training, promotional opportunities

Culture

We promote employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and 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.

The Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains, and create lasting value. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.