Environmental Health & Safety Manager

DescriptionLeads the site Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) program within a plastics manufacturing operation to create a safe, healthy, and injury-free work environment while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Develops, implements, and sustains site EHS systems, training, audits, environmental compliance programs, and performance management routines. Partners with site leadership and cross-functional teams to reduce risk, investigate incidents, drive corrective actions, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, environmental performance, and operational excellence.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership for the implementation, enforcement, and continuous improvement of company environmental, health, safety, and sustainability policies and processes.Plan, direct, and implement new corporate policies, procedures, and standards at the site.Develop and manage EHS programs that support an injury-free workplace and reinforce employee awareness, accountability, and ownership for safety, health, and environmental performance.Drive accountability across all functions to eliminate accidents, injuries, and environmental incidents.Identify, evaluate, prevent, and control environmental, health, and safety hazards associated with plastics manufacturing processes, including thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding, material handling, and recycling operations.Ensure compliance with environmental requirements and support conservation and protection initiatives.Lead site EHS communication strategies, including bulletin board postings, visual management, signage, safety topics of the month, newsletters, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives.Develop and maintain an annual calendar for all required OSHA, environmental, and company-required safety training programs.Conduct and document thorough accident, incident, environmental release, and near-miss investigations, and recommend process, procedure, behavioral, or equipment changes to prevent recurrence.Provide leadership and direction for the cross-functional site safety committee and support employee-led safety initiatives.Perform job hazard analyses, risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and process safety reviews, identifying site-specific hazards and implementing effective corrective actions.Administer and report EHS metrics and performance measurements to leadership.Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements for documentation, reporting, permitting, and recordkeeping, and audit EHS-related activities to maintain ongoing compliance.Evaluate current safety rewards and recognition programs and recommend improvements that support employee engagement and safety performance.Administer emergency evacuation drills, emergency action plans, and facility emergency response programs.Actively seek improved EHS practices through benchmarking, networking, and participation in EHS-related seminars, professional organizations, and industry associations.Work closely with independent contractors on site to ensure compliance with facility EHS requirements, including contractor safety programs, contractor onboarding, and permit-to-work processes.Participate in enterprise or multi-site EHS meetings to share best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement opportunities across facilities.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and environmental compliance requirements relevant to manufacturing operations.dtsc.caDemonstrated ability to lead change and build a safety culture through coaching, employee engagement, leadership influence, and accountability.Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.Strong project management and execution skills to manage multiple initiatives, compliance activities, audits, permits, and deadlines.Ability to analyze safety and environmental data, identify trends, and translate insights into prioritized actions and measurable business results.Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization, with the ability to facilitate committees, conduct training, and communicate regulatory requirements effectively.Ability to partner cross-functionally and align teams to priorities while maintaining non-negotiable compliance and safety standards.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS management systems for reporting, compliance documentation, recordkeeping, and KPI management.Knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, machine safeguarding, lockout/tagout, process safety, ergonomics, and chemical management programs.Working knowledge of plastics manufacturing processes, including thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding, packaging, warehousing, and recycling operations preferred.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Engineering, or a related field required; equivalent experience may be considered.Preferred Certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar professional certification.Experience: 5+ years of EHS experience in a plastics manufacturing environment, with demonstrated ownership of site safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, and regulatory programs. Experience with OSHA compliance, environmental permitting, contractor safety management, and plastics processing operations preferred.RequirementsWhat makes Sabert a great place to work:Pay, benefits and more.Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.Learn More About Sabert:We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.Want more insight on what it’s like to work for Sabert? Click here to hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Company’s mission.We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open positionEmployee Type: Exempt FT