Environmental Manager

International Paper is seeking an Environmental Manager in Riegelwood, NC, responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing environmental staff, and leading the Environmental Management System. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in environmental compliance, preferably in manufacturing. The position offers a salary range of $101,000 - $135,000 and includes benefits such as paid time off, retirement plans, and medical insurance.
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Position Title:

Environmental Manager

Pay Rate:

$101,000 - $135,000

Pay rate will vary depending upon experience and qualifications.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location: (Riegelwood)

865 John Riegel Rd

Riegelwood, NC 28456

The Job You Will Perform:
• Assure regulatory compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, 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

The Skills You Will Bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or closely related discipline
• Minimum 5+ years of environmental or operations experience
• Environmental compliance experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred
• Proficiency in productivity and other computer software
• Ability to manage many projects with shifting priorities

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:
• Action Oriented
• Customer Focus
• Command Skills
• Planning and Organizing
• Priority Setting
• Decision Quality
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Drive for Results
• People Development
• Building Effective Teams
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Motivating Others

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper 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.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our high-quality, superior grade pulps form the basis for diverse applications, ranging from personal care items to specialty materials. We create components for diapers, tissues and feminine care products, as well as sustainable materials for the textile and construction industry. In 2024, IP announced a strategic review of options for the GCF business in keeping with its strategy of focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, which will allow GCF to fully unlock its capabilities to deliver enhanced service and product performance to its customers.

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. International Paper 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

Riegelwood NC 28456