Environmental Manager

Environmental Manager
- Global Cellulose Fibers

Location: Columbus, MS

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

Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time

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

• 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

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

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.

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…