Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager

Position Title JOB DESCRIPTION Health, Safety, and Environmental ManagerPay Rate$126,000 – 168,000 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Category/ShiftSalaried Full-TimePhysical Location:801 42 nd St.Springfield, OR 97478The Job You Will Perform Leads site HSE’s programs including Safety Excellence, Safety Above All Else, Safe Align implementation, and Safety Steering. Pursues an incident free workplace. Emphasizes 100 percent compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Raises performance standards by advancing the ideals of sustainability. Develops functional reports with appropriate competencies and skill sets needed for future leaders within IP. Provides oversight, compliance and guidance to the Safety, Health, and Workers’ Compensation in order to achieve safety targets for Safe Align; TIR/LWIR and reduce Workers’ Compensation costs and claim volume. Implements programs, initiatives, and measures to advance environmental, health, safety, and sustainability key metrics. Including Safety Leading Indicators. Leads and/or support environmental management team including elimination of significant environmental events and the implementation of a comprehensive environmental management system. Lead local efforts around company HSE initiatives, such as Contractor Compliance (IPCC), internal HSE self-audit (Key Element Surveys), Environmental Compliance audits, Energy Control Program (ECP / LOTO), etc. Focuses on environmental footprint reduction opportunities. Achieves gains and reduces costs and liabilities for environmental and safety incidents. Responsible for day-to-day activities related to Mill’s Air Emissions, effluent discharge, solid waste contracts, permitting processes and chemical management programs with access to process engineer support for large project work. Manages regulatory agencies, third party audits, inspections, inquiries, contacts, and reporting. Assure workers compensation claims are managed so that quality of care is provided, return to work is expedited, and costs are controlled. Oversees mill security processes. Works directly with mill management on performance management and development opportunities of team members. Ensures training for team members. Mentors, coaches and develops Environmental Engineers, Safety Manager, and Safety Engineer. Review RACI, roles, and responsibilities. Primary Lead for Internal and External Communications. Primary local contact/liaison for community; newspaper, applicable organizations in regard to environmental issues, etc. Works to directly influence various levels of local and state officials. Fulfills area specific 5S expectations (5 Minute 5S Checklists, replenishment of tools and supplies, 5S Audits, etc.) This position does require the individual to be part of a duty coverage team rotation that includes weekend and on-call coverage. The Qualifications, Skills, And Knowledge You Will BringMinimum Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or occupational health and safety or related degree. Minimum of 8-12 years’ experience in a broad range of manufacturing environments, forest products industry preferred. Strong written & verbal communication skills; problem solving, negotiation, presentation, and training delivery skills. 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. Preferred Professional certification or equivalent (CSP, CIH), with advanced degree preferred. Union Environment experience strongly preferred. Expert knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations. Preferred experience in High Performance Work System environment The ideal candidate will have an engineering background and will be the main focal point to address environmental issues. Must possess collaborative skills, organizational agility, innovation management skills and be able to resolve problems in a timely manner. Experience in the forest products industry or an industry with a similar risk profile and bring to this position a type of creativity and “can do” attitude that will make the overall organization successful. Practical understanding of governance and regulation including both law and politics, and the ability to work with the lead hourly team members and exempt and non-exempt staff in effective teams. About UsThe Benefits You Will Enjoy:International Paper offers a benefits package that includes 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 petsThe Career You Will BuildLeadership training, promotional opportunitiesThe Impact You Will MakeWe continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.The Culture You Will ExperienceInternational Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. 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. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.The Company You Will JoinInternational Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.