Environmental Manager - Pixelle Specialty Solutions

Pixelle Specialty Solutions™ is the largest specialty paper company in North America, with fully integrated pulp and paper operations in Chillicothe, Ohio, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, Stevens Point, Wisconsin and a coating operation in Fremont, Ohio. Supported by an experienced product development team, Pixelle excels in designing customized solutions that help customers bring new products to market. With a long history of leadership in the paper industry, Pixelle delivers the most comprehensive portfolio of specialty papers to help you meet today’s challenging demands.

Role

The Environmental Manager is responsible for managing environmental stewardship and compliance for Pixelle’s Ohio Operations (Chillicothe, Fremont, and outlying fiber supply facilities) as required by regulations, permit conditions, and Pixelle policy.  Develop and/or maintain policies, programs and processes moving the organization to a higher level of compliance and performance.

Accountabilities

• Manage environmental compliance (including, but not limited to air, solid waste, water and ground water).
• Provide oversight for all required reporting, training, permit compliance and plan development.
• Manage the Chillicothe paper mill’s residuals programs, including interfacing with OEPA, land application companies and regulatory reporting.
• Manage the environmental and product stewardship team.  Serve as a member of the Environmental, Health and Safety group, including off-hours and weekend coverage.
• Provide technical guidance and support to manufacturing operations on matters pertaining to environmental systems and regulatory compliance.  Work closely with mill operations, Pixelle leadership, industry counterparts and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and/or implement policies, programs, and processes to ensure sustainable compliance, continuous improvement and excellence.
• Provide technical guidance and support to manufacturing operations on all matters pertaining to environmental systems, product stewardship and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement environmental and product stewardship programs, including all compliance-related obligations, pollution prevention initiatives and strategic programs to ensure Ohio Operations is prepared for future regulatory requirements and support Ohio Operations in achieving environmental and product stewardship objectives and targets.

Requirements

• BS and/or MS in an engineering field.
• Ten to fifteen (10-15) years environmental experience in a manufacturing environment desired, pulp and paper industry experience preferred.
• Experience in environmental issues and technical subjects, ranging from air to water/ground water to hazardous waste.
• Strong working knowledge of safety issues and requirements.
• Ability to grow into and assume EHS Director role within two-three years.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of product stewardship requirements and obligations. 
• Proven technical resource for regulatory compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communications, negotiating and influencing and the ability to communicate effectively on complicated technical issues with diverse groups (legal, regulatory agencies, community groups).
• Computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, as well as ability to learn multiple databases.

Competitive healthcare benefit package and 401K match.