Environmental Manager

~ Appleton Coated provides focused market leadership in the coated paper industry offering the most choice in high-end coated papers coupled with exceptional service. ~

Position Overview

Responsible for actively and aggressively managing environmental programs and compliance, including reporting, permitting, testing, training and strategic planning. Mentors, coaches and directs employees in their assigned environmental areas. Leads efforts to achieve compliance with environmental regulations, standards, and best practices. Assists VP of HR & EHS in implementing and maintaining an effective Environmental Management System.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains required government reports with respect to air, water quality, and solid waste management.
• Responsible for preparing applications, and receiving and maintaining all necessary environmental permits.
• Provides technical assistance to operations thorough data analysis, process monitoring, and up-to-date knowledge of environmental systems and procedures.
• Champions and leads the daily execution of the Environmental Management System. Leads efforts to achieve compliance and fosters a continuous improvement attitude within EHS and the Mill Organization.
• Maintains Locks Mill SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures).
• Maintains professional affiliations with outside organizations (WDNR, EPA, WPC) to stay abreast of environmental regulatory requirements, potential changes to federal and states rules that could impact the facility, and means for achieving regulatory compliance.
• Maintains appropriate compliance documentation.
• Demonstrates compliance with all State and Federal environmental permitting.
• Conducts engineering project reviews for all environmental related projects.
• Compiles and submits environmental data as requested by marketing department and executive team.
• Trains and coaches managers to develop skills to improve engagement in environmental efforts and programs.
• Supervise annual air emission compliance tests.
• Maintain Environmental Incident Report database.
• Manages all waste, recycling and universal waste programs for the facility.
• Maintains the monthly regulatory documentation and submits the State/Federal environmental reports as required in permits and environmental rules.
• Serve as a champion for implementation of sustainable business practices within the firm.
• Review environmental impact of proposed chemicals & materials.
• Prepare and maintain facility Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality in daily activities and long-term projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.