Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS) - Glass Manufacturing Plant

Company Description

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne, a cold beer after a hard day's work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench the thirst, well it was probably made by us, we are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world's best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Why do you want to apply? Since 1980 the O-I Plant in Toano has been a well-respected employer in the community. Offering above average compensation and excellent benefits. It boasts a multi-cultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment. Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement. Toano, VA is close to major Historic Triangle attractions such as Colonial Williamsburg, and the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA theme parks.

Job Description

The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager - Glass Manufacturing Plant acts as a strategic partner and change agent, working with the NA Environmental and Health & Safety Departments to ensure consistent execution of regional EH&S policies and strategies. This role advises site leadership on EH&S objectives, challenges the status quo to drive improvement, and confidently pushes back when needed to maintain compliance and best practices. The position integrates EH&S into site culture and leads all phases of the plant's environmental, health, and safety programs.

The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS) will:

• Advise site management regarding the establishment of Environmental, Health & Safety objectives
• Maintain accurate and complete records that meet regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing E,H&S programs
• Measure, audit and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard controls and hazard control programs.
• Develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures and programs.
• Act as the site contact for Worker's Compensation issues.
• Coach and mentor plant leadership/supervisors in identifying hazards and the proper interaction with employees to discuss safety behavior (Tell Me process).

The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS) should have:

• Experience leading, planning, and promoting all phases of the plant safety program.
• Be able to implement, administer and advise others on hazard controls and hazard control programs.
• Experience participating in state and federal OSHA inspections
• The skills to coordinate the plant accident and investigation program, including the maintenance of required OSHA reports.
• Experience conducting mandated employee health and safety training programs
• The ability to assist Regional EH&S staff in the quantification, evaluation and control of employee exposure to potential occupational health hazards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing plant performing Environmental, Health and Safety activities
• Proficient in MS Office
• CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification is preferred
• Able to certify OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training is preferred

Additional Information

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $125,000 and includes a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package - some of the highlights are:

• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Pre-tax accounts
• Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
• Employee Assistance Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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