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Georgia-Pacific's Packaging and Cellulose Group has an immediate opening for an Environmental Manager at the Monticello Containerboard facility in Monticello, Mississippi. The Environmental Manager will create long-term value by ensuring environmental risks are identified and mitigated while sustaining performance improvement and striving for environmental excellence. As a key member of both the facility and regional environmental leadership teams, the environmental manager will provide strong leadership and strategic direction for the facility through the application of Principle Based Management  and adherence to Our Values. The Facility Environmental Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the facility's environmental compliance programs and management systems. This position will lead a team of professionals and work closely with environmental professionals across the organization to leverage best practices and knowledge to drive the highest value for the company. The role will also help ensure that the site conforms to company policies and procedures, such as Georgia Pacific's Environmental Performance Standards. This position reports directly to the Site Mill Manager/VP, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Regional Environmental Manager.

 

Our Team

 

The Facility Environmental Manager will work closely with the Regional Environmental Team and collaborate regularly with the additional three Containerboard facilities.  Georgia Pacific's paper mill in Monticello, MS has been in operation since 1968 and employs approximately 500 employees. The Monticello mill has the capability to produce over 1,000,000 tons of containerboard each year. It is located in central Mississippi about 65 miles from Hattiesburg, MS and is 1 hour from capital city of Jackson, MS.

 

What You Will Do

 

 

Provide leadership and strategic direction consistent  with our Stewardship & Compliance Principles to achieve our Vision

Build solid working relationships with internal and  external stakeholders including regulatory agencies

Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of  mill processes and their impact on environmental performance that allows  you to enable our operations teams to meet their environmental obligations

Plan and lead self-assessments to identify  opportunities to improve performance

Work collaboratively with mill operations to ensure  the environmental program is effective across the mill

Fulfil regulatory compliance obligations in a  disciplined manner that leverages technology enablers, common processes,  and best practices from across the enterprise

Provide effective leadership and talent development  through coaching and mentoring of the Environmental team

Ensure that an Environmental Management System (EMS)  and robust change management process are in place consistent with GP  expectations

Proactively maintain a broad knowledge of current and emerging federal, state, and local Environmental regulatory requirements affecting mill operations

 

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

 

Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience applying Environmental Laws and  regulations in a manufacturing environment

Environmental compliance and management systems  experience

 

What Will Put You Ahead

 

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental  Management OR Environmental Science

Pulp and Paper process knowledge or manufacturing  experience

Experience conducting facility audits or inspections  to identify improvement areas

Experience managing industrial environmental  compliance programs (air, water/wastewater, waste)

Experience in a leadership role with the  responsibility of direct reports

Professional certification/License (e.g.,  Professional Engineer License)

 

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

 

Who We Are

 

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

 

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

 

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

 

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