Environmental Specialist

Overview

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Your Impact

The Environmental Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the environmental compliance and sustainability of our manufacturing operations. This position supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental systems and programs, with a focus on wastewater treatment, calibration, and regulatory adherence. You will collaborate across departments to promote a proactive environmental culture and drive measurable improvements in environmental performance.

• Implement and maintain environmental management systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct environmental audits and inspections to identify risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee wastewater treatment operations, ensuring systems meet environmental standards and permit requirements.
• Manage calibration of environmental monitoring equipment and control instrumentation for accurate data collection.
• Develop and deliver environmental training programs to promote awareness and compliance.
• Respond to environmental incidents, lead investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Track and report key environmental metrics, including energy usage, waste reduction, and water conservation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into daily operations and long-term planning.
• Support ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental regulations and best practices.
• Stay current on regulatory developments and industry trends to ensure proactive compliance.
• Promote employee engagement in environmental initiatives through training and communication.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and environmental response efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Chemistry, EHS, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental management within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and industry standards.
• Hands-on experience with wastewater treatment systems and calibration of control instrumentation.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and environmental data systems.
• Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Commitment to promoting a safe, sustainable, and compliant workplace.

Appvion is the North American leader in high-performance and sustainable specialty coatings for thermal paper, labels, and films. Since 1907, we’ve delivered innovative solutions found in tickets, tags, labels, and packaging used daily across industries. Our proprietary technologies support barcode scannability, durability, and image precision in both pressure-sensitive and non-pressure-sensitive formats. Our brands include Resiste®, Alpha®, Poly Therm®, Royale®, and OPTIMA®.

We care about your well-being and success—starting on day one.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Benefit Eligibility starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Generous PTO & 12 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Onsite Fitness Center (available 24/7)
• Annual Bonus + Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships
• Steel Toe & Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and families
• Parental Leave, Volunteer Time Off, Sick and Emergency Time

Appvion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing