Manager - EHS

Pro Ampac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering, providing creative packaging solutions, industry‑leading customer service and award‑winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success:
Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. By joining us, you become an integral part of an entrepreneurial company in a fast‑paced, exciting environment that provides varied opportunities for professional and personal growth.

• Knows and follows all safety policies and procedures. Ensures co‑workers are also following safety rules across all of Extrusion.
• Commitment, awareness and involvement pertaining to ISO (policy, standards, procedures, etc.) and food safety practices (GMPs, procedures, etc.) are requirements of all employees.
• Plans and implements safety and environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations. This includes written programs, record‑keeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing and training. Employee also remains current in changing EHS regulations.
• Directs, develops and delivers safety, health and environmental training programs to ensure employees’ knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to all Pro Ampac facilities.
• Works closely with third‑party vendor to limit risk exposure at all facilities and ensure all recommendations are completed and documented.
• Manages and completes monthly environmental record‑keeping and inspections as needed to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations and requirements.
• Files annual local, state and federal environmental reports potentially including air, waste, water, Tier II and Form R.
• Manages hazardous waste disposal program.
• Manages EHS programs, including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/reduction, safety behavior audit and risk assessment programs.
• Manages workers compensation cases to ensure reasonable return to work and cost containment.
• Conducts safety orientation of new hires, contractors and visitors which includes PIV certification if necessary.
• Analyzes safety history to identify unsafe trends/behaviors and uses information to develop safety strategies.
• Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, including but not limited to fire prevention, correct handling
• techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment and other materials, blood borne pathogens, hazardous communication, lockout/tagout and emergency action plans.
• Leads site safety committee to inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Provides information, signs, posters, barriers and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance to the Pro Ampac EHS standards.
• Coordinate development of an EHS improvement strategic plan for the business and sites through collaboration with the site managers.
• Must be able to travel to the other sites as needed – (estimated up to 0‑25% of time).
• Coordinate visits from internal and external regulatory authorities.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, evaluating production machinery and/or chemical exposures to determine safety hazards and alternative solutions.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Certifications required/preferred include Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• 3‑6 years’ experience in a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in both safety and environmental.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook email and calendar.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and…