ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER (VALDOSTA MILL)

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company.  Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds.  Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence.  We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers.  Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

We are seeking resumes for an Environmental Manager in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.

The successful candidate will lead and direct the Environmental Team in all aspects of the environmental compliance requirements at the Valdosta Kraft Paper Mill.  

Principal Accountabilities:

Provide oversight of evaluation, interpretation, and compliance with environmental laws, regulations and permits as it relates to the operation of the Valdosta Mill

Assist the Leadership Group with the development of short and long-term environmental objectives, targets and strategies

Build strong, professional relationships with Local, State and Federal Regulators

Stay abreast of upcoming environmental regulations

Implement compliance programs for new environmental regulations

Prepare applications/renewals for varied permit reissuance or modification 

Develop and implement required employee awareness training 

Manage mill water treatment program 

Develop talent in the Environmental Department by increasing knowledge, skills, and abilities of direct reports

Facilitate and represent the facility during agency inspections and public meetings

Work with local managers, corporate personnel, and outside vendors to find effective solutions

Be an advocate for PCA in the local community

Participate in the Weekend Duty rotation

Basic Qualifications

BS in physical or environmental science, chemistry, engineering or equivalent work experience 

10 plus years industrial experience

Preferred Qualifications

Must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers

Must exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills 

Must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving 

Must be capable of working with ambiguity and change

Must display a professional attitude

Must be able to communicate effectively with State and Federal Regulators

BENEFITS

PCA provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with company matching

Retirement Savings Plan

Educational Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Relocation Assistance Program

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: [$108-$130].
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. 
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer-provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.