EHS Manager

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The Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for tasks related to safety and environmental hazards in the workplace as well as administrative needs for recordkeeping, audits and permits.

This position supports both the Conover, NC and Aurora, IL plants. The EHS Manager can be based at either plant with up to 40% travel to the other.

Responsibilities

• Continually improve, evaluate, implement and maintain health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to protect employees and comply with company, state, federal and local regulations.
• Manage facility workplace incident investigations to include responding to and reporting all incidents, incident investigations, determine root cause, establishing recurrence prevention plans, and follow through.
• Develop and update Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Maintain all relevant EHS logs and documentation.
• Oversee hazardous waste storage area, waste reduction monitoring and ensure regulatory agency compliance, labeling, containments, proper disposal and documentation.
• Ensure all new materials and supply orders include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and evaluate new raw materials for facility use considering safety and regulatory factors.
• Conduct auditing to monitor progress of EHS improvement and compliance. Leverage the data and findings to implement true root cause corrective actions.
• Assist in emergency response and provide first aid guidance.

Job Requirements

• Ability to lead small, diverse teams with a focus on driving safety performance metrics.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee safety issues, investigations and company processes.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Skills/Abilities: Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Education/Experience

• Minimum 5 years Health, Safety & Environmental experience
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, PSM, and RMP regulations

Working Environment

Production/Warehouse environment 50-75% of the time.

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing and sitting for extended periods. Regular typing/keyboarding, writing, and filing. Must be able to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers, and visitors. Must also be able to work in a high-stress environment.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency, and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis's total compensation package. The annualized base pay range for this role is estimated to be $110,000 to $140,000.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

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