Environmental & Utilities Manager

Little Rapids Corporation•Shawano, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental & Utilities Manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the mill’s utility infrastructure, including direct oversight of the boiler house and water treatment operations. The manager ensures that water, wastewater, electricity, and gas systems operate efficiently, meet environmental standards, and align with sustainability goals. The role also serves as a liaison among internal teams, government agencies, contractors, and the community. Little Rapids Corporation is a privately held specialty paper manufacturer and converter headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It has more than $200 million in annual sales and 450 employees across three Wisconsin locations. Its divisions serve healthcare, beauty, flexographic printing, and specialty paper markets. The company’s family ownership dates to 1947, and its culture is guided by the values Care, Act, Learn, and Serve.

Requirements

3–5 years of utilities area management experience in or with an industrial setting.
Wastewater Operator certification or ability to obtain it.
Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies, including EPA, DNR, DHS, and DATCP.
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory programs applicable to large industrial manufacturers, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Leadership and talent development skills.
Strategic thinking skills.
Financial and budget management skills.
Project and capital management skills.
Risk management and problem-solving skills.
Continuous improvement skills.
Verbal and written communication and influencing skills.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment involving prolonged sitting, standing, or walking; climbing stairs; operating standard office equipment; carrying paper documents or files; reaching; bending; crawling; speaking on the telephone; wearing required personal protective gear; and tolerating noise up to 95 dB, extreme heat and cold, and dusty conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
Utilities management experience in the pulp and paper industry.
Familiarity with high-pressure boiler operator or stationary engineer licensing requirements.
Experience with air (Title V) and wastewater (NPDES) permitting.

Responsibilities

Lead the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, including its land-spreading program and wastewater laboratory.
Lead the operation and maintenance of boiler operations and utility systems.
Ensure the facility meets environmental compliance and permitting requirements.
Serve as the primary link with environmental agencies, regulators, and the community regarding incidents or requests.
Review new chemicals for permitting and compliance requirements.
Develop and manage the department’s operational budget and capital projects to optimize performance, efficiency, and costs.
Supervise and develop environmental and utility personnel.
Identify and execute energy and water conservation or efficiency opportunities across the mill.
Assess, analyze, and collect environmental performance data.
Provide environmental support and review for projects throughout the facility.