Environmental Health and Safety Manager

EHS Manager

Wytheville, VA

Job description:

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day; we are making a difference!  We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and have come a long way to becoming the leading global packaging company. An international organization empowering 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.  
Will you join our journey towards a more sustainable future? We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. You will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organization that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions.

Overview:

Develop and administer Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies and standards. Foster awareness, engagement, and accountability for EHS initiatives. Plan EHS activities to prevent injuries and ensure good standing with regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, reports, assessments, investigations, audits, and program implementation.

Role Responsibilities:

• Be an active member of a plant leadership team.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, aligned with the company’s EHS standards.
• Foster a proactive and positive plant safety culture.
• Identify and leverage best practices by collaborating across the EHS network.
• Lead EHS planning at the facility, including goal-setting, prioritizing facility safety and compliance needs, capital and operating expenses related to EHS, and establishing adequate systems for tracking results and continuous improvement.
• Partner with site and department leaders and employees on the implementation of EHS initiatives.
• Ensure a proper plant injury prevention plan exists to continuously improve safety performance.
• Ensure a proper plant compliance plan exists to ensure awareness of, and good standing with, regulatory and Amcor EHS requirements.
• Conduct and/or coordinate EHS inspections and self-assessments to assure compliance with global EHS standards, Business Group EHS requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide progress reports, as appropriate, to the plant management team, employees, and extended management teams, as necessary.
• Coordinate resources to ensure plant EHS requirements are understood and satisfied.
• Maintain records, data, and other EHS-related information necessary to satisfy legislative and company requirements.
• Work with the plant team and engineering function to design, install, and maintain new or modified equipment/processes as necessary to ensure EHS risks are well managed.
• Provide training and information to all employees as needed to satisfy regulatory and EHS requirements.
• Facilitate the development, implementation, and annual review of EHS policies/procedures and initiatives to foster and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Perform and/or coordinate plant monitoring activities (noise, chemicals, etc.) necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory and company EHS requirements.
• Oversee the facility incident investigation process to ensure incidents are reported promptly, investigations are conducted properly, root causes are identified, and corrective actions are tracked to closure.
• Plan, develop, deliver, and coordinate effective EHS training to plant employees, temporary workers, contractors, and visitors, as necessary, to satisfy regulatory and company EHS requirements and assure proper EHS awareness.
• Coordinate and support environmental compliance activities, such as emissions control, waste disposal, etc.

Requirements:

• Degree in EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or similar required.
• Relevant certifications preferred: (Certified Safety Professional, Industrial Hygienist, Hazardous Materials Manager, etc.)
• 5–7 years of related experience, preferably in industry.
• Experience implementing critical safe work programs and practices (LOTO, machine guarding, confined space entry, work at heights, electrical work, etc.)
• Proficiency in applicable EHS codes, standards, regulations, etc.
• Experience interacting with EHS-related regulatory agencies
• Travel as required, estimated at no more than 20%

Benefits:

• Our investors benefit from consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of our leadership and products
• When you join our team, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays start at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person