Environmental Sr Manager

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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Responsibiliities: 

• Assure regulatory compliance with the local, state and federal agencies, as well as with corporate regulations.
• Directly manage all environmental staff and services
• Drive and maintain the site’s Environmental Management System (EMS) including programs development and implementation, performance tracking, personnel training and regular EMS reviews
• Monitor environmental regulations and incorporate into mill manuals, programs and procedures
• Work with mill management to establish environmental performance improvement and sustainability goals and objectives
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all regulatory and corporate submittals
• Lead environmental permitting, including renewals
• Provide technical environmental leadership to the site and collaborate with departments to meet objectives and improve performance
• Act as primary mill representative to regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, and professional and industry associations
• Develop and implement environmental policies and procedures
• Conduct environmental audits and assessments
• Facilitate environmental training and awareness programs
• Lead initiatives to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency
• Monitor environmental performance and report on progress
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure environmental considerations are integrated into business decisions
• Manage environmental incidents and support remediation efforts
• Oversee waste management and recycling programs
• Develop and manage sustainability programs and projects
• Engage with stakeholders on environmental issues and corporate social responsibility
• Provide technical advice on environmental management
• Lead and mentor a team of environmental professionals
• Stay updated on new laws and regulations affecting the environment

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or closely related discipline
• Minimum 12+ years of environm