Manager of Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Location: Asheboro, NC

Are you a safety and environmental professional ready to lead, influence, and drive meaningful change? At Georgia-Pacific, we're looking for an EHS Manager who will take ownership of the environmental, health, and safety strategy at our Asheboro, NC corrugated packaging facility. This is a high-impact role with a clear mission: protect our people, our environment, and our business-while developing a strong culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

You'll report to the Director of Operations and work closely with frontline leaders, engineers, and employees across all levels of the facility. This is a chance to join a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing team that values proactive safety practices. Backed by the values of Principle Based Management, you'll have the autonomy to lead, innovate, and create long-term value.

You may already know our name-but there's more to the story.

Georgia-Pacific is one of the nation's top manufacturers of corrugated packaging, and we're proud to be a part of a company that helps move the world's goods more efficiently and sustainably. Our Asheboro team is made up of dedicated individuals who operate and maintain high-performing corrugator and converting assets-all while building meaningful careers.

At Georgia-Pacific, we believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and realize their potential. This role offers opportunities for advancement within the facility and across other Georgia-Pacific and Koch company locations nationwide.

Ready to join a team where your contribution truly makes an impact?
Explore what it's like to work in our Corrugated division:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to achieve a proactive EHS culture through both management engagement and employee ownership.
• Align plant-level safety and environmental programs with enterprise vision and regulatory expectations.
• Manage and maintain environmental permits, documentation, and compliance reporting (air, stormwater, etc.).
• Lead risk assessment processes to proactively identify and address hazards-enhancing critical hazard awareness and minimizing risk.
• Champion a strong safety culture through mentoring, coaching, and collaboration across all levels.
• Build and support EHS training and development systems that ensure continuous learning and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate the safety committee and change management processes, helping the team respond effectively to evolving safety standards.
• Serve as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.

• 2+ years' experience in an EHS leadership role in a manufacturing, industrial, or military setting.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and EHS regulatory compliance.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Past performance of lead safety training, conduct audits, and management compliance documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Safety, or related field.
• Experience managing environmental permitting and regulatory reporting (air, stormwater, etc.).
• Familiarity with industrial hygiene monitoring (e.g., noise, dust, carbon monoxide).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar professional certification.
• Background in corrugated manufacturing or paper converting environments.
• Working knowledge of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) practices.
• Expertise in key risk areas such as Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO), mobile equipment, and pedestrian safety.

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.