Environmental Sr Manager

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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, food service, 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.

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The Sr. Manager HSE (Environmental) is a key member of the Macon Mill’s Leadership team and is responsible for leading the Environmental function at the mill, implementing strategic and operational plans to drive both short‑term and long‑term objectives, and provide world‑class expertise through demonstrated leadership. The position is responsible for managing the environmental aspects of the GPI HSE Management System and related matters to safeguard the environment.

This role reports directly to the Mill Manager and engages other operations and functions as required. The Macon Environmental Manager supports the global HSE vision, mission, overall goals and objectives and is the key liaison with HSE leadership.

The Sr. Manager will have a history of sustained results, leadership, prioritization, coordination and consistent deployment of strategy, customer service and compliance are requirements for this position. Direct responsibilities include environmental regulatory compliance, community relations, agency and community interaction. The individual works cross‑functionally and develops relationships to achieve compliance, positive employee, and community relations, influences to create a positive HSE culture and drives results that achieve positive business performance.

The individual will influence proactively in a dynamic work environment. Expected results focus on driving a proactive, sustainable, and continuously improving HSE management system, developing, and enhancing employee environmental knowledge, innovating transformation, and performing with excellence.

• Managing the environmental programs, budget and direction for the Macon Mill
• Accountable for the Environmental budget and leading the environmental aspects of the GPI HSE Management System to drive program maturity.
• Managing people, setting direction and deploying environmental resources in a union environment
• Developing plans and delivering results in a fast‑changing business and regulatory environment by participating in Mill Division Environmental initiatives to drive process improvements.
• Provides input to Mill and departmental strategies
• Contributes directly to Mill priorities and planning
• Drives compliance maturity with environmental regulations such as Clean Air Act (including Title V Air Program), Clean Water Act (including NPDES and Storm Water Programs), RCRA, TSCA, SARA, etc.
• Provides technical assistance on environmental compliance projects, auditing, and management systems.
• Plan and lead self‑assessments to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including regulatory agencies.
• Lead GPI’s Macon Partnership community relations efforts and liaisons with city, community, and state agencies. Has strong community relations background.
• Interact with the mill personnel and management to communicate environmental requirements, identify compliance issues, and implement compliance requirements.
• Develop and provide training on key…