Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to lead and support our Milford, NJ location. In this role, the EHS Manager will provide leadership and strategic direction by partnering with front-line leaders and collaborating with business partners to develop, mentor, and support the production team in all areas related to environmental, health, and safety performance. Our culture is guided by the Principle Based Management philosophy, which informs everyday decision-making and creates opportunities for employees to contribute meaningfully while benefiting from the value they help create.

Our Team

The team in Milford, NJ specializes in corrugated sheet operations. Milford, NJ offers an ideal location with a strong school system, a stable economic environment, and an attractive quality of life. Located in western New Jersey near the Pennsylvania border, Milford provides convenient access to the Lehigh Valley, as well as the greater New York City and Philadelphia regions. This position offers opportunities for growth and promotion in Milford, along with additional career opportunities across Georgia-Pacific and Koch facilities nationwide. Learn more by visiting www.gppackaging.com

What You Will Do

• Provide transformational leadership and direction to achieve the EHS vision through management commitment and employee ownership. Develop and align facility EHS programs and strategies with the enterprise vision.
• Prepare and manage environmental permits and EHS reports, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Foster an environment where employees understand and exercise their decision rights regarding EHS, leading to increased ownership and accountability.
• Develop and lead risk assessment methods and systems for anticipating, identifying, and evaluating hazards. Increase critical hazard awareness to reduce at-risk behaviors.
• Ensure an effective change management process is in place to adapt to evolving EHS standards and practices.
• Partner with facility leadership to develop EHS objectives, targets, and strategies. Establish and maintain a safety committee to prioritize and mitigate risks effectively.
• Ensure the development, improvement, and implementation of training systems to meet plant needs. Conduct routine management reviews to adjust plans as necessary.
• Foster an EHS environment of collaboration and active participation with all employees, external stakeholders, and regulatory entities.

* Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Significant experience in an EHS leadership role within a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with OSHA regulations, compliance standards, and conducting training.
• Skilled in conducting incident investigations and performing root cause analysis.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or Biological Science.
• Experience with environmental permitting (e.g., air and stormwater) and reporting.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging/containerboard industry, specifically with corrugators or converting operations.
• Expertise in Hazardous Energy Control, Mobile Equipment, and Pedestrian Safety Management.
• Familiarity with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts and methods.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided, based on each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and details of our compensation philosophy.

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 the 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 family to live fulfilling, healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength, focusing on overall well-being so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, and educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions about 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.

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