Job Description

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager will be the established point of contact to manage all aspects of EHS compliance for the International Papers Camarillo Container. This position will work closely with all functional areas to ensure that all parties understand pertinent EHS requirements and to ensure that compliance is maintained. Effectiveness in this position will require artful leadership of non-subordinate employees working with and through them to maintain facility compliance. This position reports to the Camarillo Site Manager with a dotted line reporting relationship to Regional EHS Manager.

Key Functions:

* Responsible for EHS compliance with company, local, state, and federal requirements. Develop schedules, prepare permit applications and provide documentation to demonstrate compliance with company and agency requirements.
* Oversee training and inspection processes for all EHS programs.
* Provide technical support for on-going problem solving and EHS investigations
* Provide leadership in developing, strategic implementation and management of EHS policies, procedures and practices.
* Respond to EHS incidents and lead the on-site emergency response team.
* Review and inform leadership of company and regulatory changes and prepare the facility for compliance with these changes through management of change.
* Develop an effective communication process to make safety priorities and performance visible. Coach and work with facility leadership to be a visible role model of (1) incident prevention through hazard identification and mitigation (2) safe work practices and employee engagement (3) environmental compliance. .
* Maintain and develop recordkeeping systems to demonstrate compliance, including but not limited to, tracking spreadsheets and databases.
* Act as the point of contact for all scheduled agency inspections. Actively participate in internal and external discussions and meetings, with auditors, agencies, consultants & EHS corporate staff.
* Effectively and proactively manage all environmental financial aspects, including but not limited to: environmental compliance submissions, renewals, training, etc.
* Obtain and maintain permits, track and review monthly VOC and HAP emissions, coordinate timely disposal of hazardous waste and universal waste, maintain proper documentation. Track on time submission of all required reports and forms to appropriate regulatory agencies.
* Develop and maintain good relations with regulatory agencies.
* Conduct quarterly environmental compliance reviews with plant management in support of the Quarterly Compliance Certification process.
* Review all capital projects with regard to EHS implications and permitting requirements. Provide management with details of what will be required and permitting timelines.

Competencies:

* Managing and measuring work.
* Prioritization and time management of responsibilities with varying levels of complexity.
* Ability to actively participate in team development, team-oriented processes, and motivate others to do the same.
* Strong aptitude for organization, prioritization, and managing multiple tasks at the same time.
* Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
* Demonstrated ability to manage through others.
* Approachability and interpersonal savvy.
* Command skills and managerial courage.
* Excellent communication skills (listening, writing, and speaking) required.
* Functional and technical skills, able to learn on the fly.
* Ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory documents, then translate for others to understand.
* Ability to understand technical aspects of manufacturing processes.
* Ability to analyze, problem solve, and make decisions.
* Computer literate (MS Office) with emphasis in spreadsheet software.
* Attention to detail and the capability to analyze data and make sound conclusions.

Required Experience:

* College degree and/or 3 to 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or 7+ years of EHS experience.

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.

Camarillo CA 93010