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Global Cellulose Fibers

Environmental Manager

Global Cellulose Fibers, Columbus, Mississippi, United States, 39701

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Environmental Manager

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Global Cellulose Fibers

Location:

Columbus, MS

Pay Rate:

$120,900 – $134,300 (based on experience, skills and abilities)

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

About The Role This position is located at the Columbus, MS Global Cellulose Fibers mill. As one of the largest softwood pulp producers in the world, this location produces bleached softwood pulp for use in paper and specialty products such as absorbent personal care products, pharmaceuticals and photographic‑based papers. This position reports to the Health, Safety & Environmental Manager and will:

Be responsible for environmental compliance for air, effluent, solid waste, and hazardous waste streams and systems of the Columbus Mill and Columbus Modified Fiber sites

Identify, assess, and recommend approaches to ensure the Mill maintains compliance and resolve potential non‑compliance in a timely and cost‑effective manner, engaging key stakeholders throughout

Provide leadership to a group of laboratory technicians and engineers through performance management and professional development

Align environmental strategies for the Mill to achieve company, business and mill objectives including sustainability goals

Provide support during development and implementation of regulatory compliance projects and programs

Promote and utilize employee engagement to achieve desired results in the environmental area

Interact with corporate leaders, regulatory agencies, and subject matter experts

Manage complex environmental permitting and regulatory tracking for the mill

Manage resources such as consultants and/or salaried staff as required to prepare accurate and timely compliance reports and permits

Investigate and identify root cause for environmental incidents including near misses

Manage the lab, which includes quality testing for the pulp dryer

Serve on weekend rotation team

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, environmental sciences/management or related field

Eight plus (8+) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and environmental field; forest products industry preferred

Experience with regulatory & electronic reporting systems (e.g., Title V, MACT, DMR) is preferred

Knowledgeable of emerging environmental regulations

Strong working knowledge of air regulations

Understanding of all other environmental areas: water/waste/chemical, etc.

Track record of success in working in a team environment

Capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good computer skills in common applications, i.e., Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong written & verbal communication skills; presentation and training delivery skills

Ability to drive changes to achieve IP Vision 2030 Goals for EHS and sustainability

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high‑quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF Global Cellulose Fibers 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.

We’ve Got You Covered Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

Medical, Dental, Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short‑term and Long‑term Disability

401(k) and Company‑funded retirement contributions

Paid Time Off

Physical Location of Position Columbus Cellulose Fibers Mill 4335 Carson Road Columbus, MS 39701

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Global Cellulose Fibers 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. Global Cellulose Fibers 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 accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753‑3242.

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