Position Title:

HSE Manager

Pay Rate:

$69,500 - $92,600

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Exeter, CA

The Job You Will Perform:

Responsible for leading systems, processes and procedures that promote a positive safety culture, which results in an injury free and healthy workplace. Collaborate with local leadership to execute on all local, state, federal regulatory HSE requirements and company HSE programs. This position reports directly to the Site Manager and will work functionally with regional HSE staff.
Responsible for supporting and fostering the safety culture, safety and environmental compliance of the manufacturing facility
Assign and track all HSE activities, corrective action plans and tasks to completion and update as needed; Maintain appropriate documentation
Assess facility programs against performance standards and develop corrective action plans to close gaps
Lead and maintain Contractor safety effort; assist in development of contractor work plans and monitor compliance
Manage energy control, hearing conservation and chemical management programs
Participate in required internal and external HSE audits and inspections; Coordinate and review results to ensure deficiency correction
Lead incident investigations, complete investigation files, develop corrective action plans and manage worker's compensation process
Lead initiatives to strategically plan, communicate, deliver and track required employee training. Responsible for makeup training process and new hire onboarding
Responsible for plant-wide HSE communications; utilize resources from HSE function, participate in Area HSE calls and communicate/distribute materials to site leaders; prepare and provide info at plant-wide meetings
Promote sustainability of safety leadership tools; provide feedback to leaders on skill improvements needed
Participate and support an active cross functional safety committee
Maintain files, environmental permits, inspections, certifications and submissions (VOC, waste water, storm water, cyclone, silo, Tier II, DMR's, Air, etc.)
Lead deliberate improvement efforts to improve HSE performance
Work with lead team to develop and implement site-specific annual objectives for HSE

The Skills You Will Bring:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HSE required
3-5 years HSE experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Experience with progressive HSE cultures and safety leadership
Knowledge of HSE compliance and regulatory requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills; Presentation and delivery skills
Aptitude for organization, prioritization and managing multiple tasks
Ability to work in a collaborative fashion to accomplish HSE requirements and objectives
Willingness to travel for training, meetings and benchmarking and weekly support of multiple facilities within geography

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper 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.

The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

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