Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates a-ha moments for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 14,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we :

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What’s new with Aptar

We have an exciting position open : EHS / Facilities Specialist, this position will report to the Director of Operations.

This position will be based in Eatontown and is responsible for supporting and maintaining compliance with all Aptar policies and regulatory requirements.

As a member of the Aptar Global EHS community, the EHS Specialist will directly contribute to the creation of a world-class safety culture and assist in the reduction of the environmental impacts of operations across Aptar, primarily focused in the areas of training, regulatory compliance, and direct support for Eatontown, NJ.

This position reports directly to the Operations Director for the site.

This is how your journey begins :

• You will evaluate current EHS programs and activities to ensure compliance with all government agency and regulatory requirements.
• You will report, monitor, and correct environmental, health, and safety problems / issues.
• You will coordinate corrective and preventive actions to address safety concerns.
• You will guide and promote safe work practices by developing proactive EHS systems, policies, and procedures; develop safety and environmental campaigns, communications, and recognitions in line with business strategies.
• You will maintain unique approaches to adult learning, and conduct training for all employees including but not limited to new hire onboarding safety training for temporary and regular employees, monthly safety training for all employees.
• Maintain safety training records for all employees in Aptar’s learning platform.
• You will develop, implement and maintain Aptar and regulatory EHS policies, standards, guidelines and programs to meet the overall improvement strategy.
• You will assist in achieving Aptar environmental and safety goals, including injury, water, energy, and waste reduction.
• You will respond to and support the overall Aptar sustainability strategy to ensure site is achieving company goals.
• You will administer an environmental, health and safety audit program, including industrial hygiene.
• You will maintain a PPE and GMP program, including managing PPE and GMP supplies.
• You will own the site’s Behavioral-Based Safety Observations Program (BBS Program), including training of employees, logging and tracking of observations and reporting status to leadership team.
• You will have other duties as assigned.
• You will be required to have local travel; limited domestic travel to regional meetings, conference, or events may be required.

What you will bring on the journey

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Experience

• Strong working knowledge of EHS regulations and requirements (EPA, OSHA, etc.).
• Knowledgeable in the technical fundamentals of safety management and risk assessments and reduction, including machinery safety, ergonomics, and occupational health.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 EHS management systems is a plus.
• Experience in plastic injection molding and highly automated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Excellent presentation and training skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment while managing multiple assignments with strict deadlines.
• Bi-Lingual English and Spanish Preferred.
• Skilled at using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

What we offer :

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan, which includes : 401k plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity / paternity leave .

Be You. Be Aptar

Last updated : 2024-06-21