Wastewater Environmental Program Manager

International Paper•Memphis, TN

2d•$140,000 - $157,000•Hybrid

About The Position

In support of Containerboard business goals, this position will work collaboratively with mill teams by directing, leading, or working on routine activities and special projects related to environmental, primarily wastewater, operations at designated mills. This position will guide and develop mill environmental resources and leadership to accomplish site and business specific requirements and initiatives while having the ability and passion to provide on-site implementation support. The successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively with other professionals, lead project teams, and support North American Packaging Solutions improvement initiatives. This individual will need to be able to learn and adjust quickly, be action oriented, be adept at building effective teams and be able to set priorities based on the business needs, working closely with appropriate HSE/Business leads. This person is also expected to develop and maintain a network of external resources (vendors, contractors, consultants, etc.) to assist with matters related to his/her role.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a broad range of manufacturing environments
Bachelors degree in science, engineering, or related degree
Strong written & verbal communication skills; presentation and training delivery skills.
Expert knowledge of EPA/State regulations.
Pulp & Paper experience preferable
Travel up to 30% of the time supporting International Paper strategic and regulatory needs.

Responsibilities

Through great teams, working with Safety Above All Else and an 80/20 mindset, deliver an environmentally incident-free workplace while reducing sites overall risk profile and environmental footprint.
Demand 100 percent compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Raise performance standards by advancing the ideals of sustainability.
Develop environmental resources with the appropriate competencies and skill sets needed for future leaders within IP.
Managing and effectively completing assigned mill environmental projects including interpretation of environmental regulations, development and implementation of environmental strategies for permitting and compliance issues including state and EPA negotiations.
Implementing programs, initiatives and measures to advance environmental and sustainability key metrics including elimination of significant environmental events and the implementation of comprehensive environmental management systems.
Working directly with site management to provide implementation guidance, including model plans, for environmental requirements including performance standards, program elements and the global manufacturing system.