Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Koch•Spartanburg, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Georgia-Pacific, we’re looking for an EHS Manager who will take ownership of the environmental, health, and safety strategy at our Spartanburg, SC corrugated packaging facility. This is a high-impact role with a clear mission: protect our people, our environment, and our business, while developing a strong culture of ownership and continuous improvement. You'll report to the Director of Operations and work closely with frontline leaders, engineers, and employees across all levels of the facility. This is a chance to join a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing team that values proactive safety practices. Backed by the values of Principle Based Management ™, you’ll have the autonomy to lead, innovate, and create long-term value.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in an EHS leadership role within a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment OR Completion of a degree program in safety, environmental, or occupational health or a formal EHS internship program
Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and EHS regulatory compliance.
Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
Past performance of lead safety training, conduct audits, and management compliance documentation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, safety, or related field.
Experience managing environmental permitting and regulatory reporting (air, stormwater, etc.).
Familiarity with industrial hygiene monitoring (e.g., noise, dust, carbon monoxide).
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar professional certification.
Background in corrugated manufacturing or paper converting environments.
Working knowledge of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) practices.
Expertise in key risk areas such as Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO), mobile equipment, and pedestrian safety.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction to achieve a proactive EHS culture through both management engagement and employee ownership.
Align plant-level safety and environmental programs with enterprise vision and regulatory expectations.
Manage and maintain environmental permits, documentation, and compliance reporting (air, stormwater, etc.).
Lead risk assessment processes to proactively identify and address hazards—enhancing critical hazard awareness and minimizing risk.
Champion a strong safety culture through mentoring, coaching, and collaboration across all levels.
Build and support EHS training and development systems that ensure continuous learning and regulatory compliance.
Facilitate the safety committee and change management processes, helping the team respond effectively to evolving safety standards.
Serve as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.