EHS Manager I

EHS Manager

The EHS Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager at the facility and is responsible for providing focus, definition, and technical expertise for the development of a proactive Environmental, Health, and Safety plan that is consistent with Novolex's corporate policies, vision, and values; and is in compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations.

Drive the development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and programs.

Maintain updated OSHA and EPA required written programs and develop / conduct training as necessary.

Oversee the reporting and investigations of any potential injury, accident, and / or health and safety related issues.

Oversee the necessary environmental, health and safety training to support and enhance the organizations safety culture.

Develop and deploy policies, procedures, programs to support best-practice and identify best-practices with the Novolex system.

Provide communication and training to plant management, establish and maintain communications, reporting, assessments, training programs, and guidance.

Work with the Corporate EHS departments and provide prioritized direction and technical expertise to the engineering organizations or contractors in implementing EHS projects.

Be capable of sharing best practices to assist in driving change across multiple locations.

Have a relentless pursuit for injury prevention, compliance, and risk reduction.

Be capable of facilitating and sponsoring employee led teams that solve problems and lead the location(s) to World Class Safety.

Be capable of aligning the local team and influencing others to achieve the desired EH&S performance objectives outlined by corporate initiatives, business unit initiatives, and local / site initiatives.

Review and analyze data to determine the next opportunity to improve EH&S performance.

Bring experience with innovative EH&S compliance and risk reduction techniques via employee engagement, behavior-based safety programs, risk assessments, and understanding of implementing, managing, and sustaining EH&S programs in a manufacturing environment.

Education : BA / BS degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Engineering or technical discipline or related field.

Experience : 5+ years of progressive and related professional health and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Environmental experience is a plus.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization. Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers. Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills. Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously from origin through execution. Well-developed leadership and motivational skills with proven ability to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results. Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines. Ability to travel (5% - 10%). Must be team oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and / or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.