Environmental Health and Safety Manager

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging, is   seeking an experienced EHS Manager to join our Hartford, WI facility . A successful candidate will champion a proactive safety culture and seamlessly blend deep regulatory knowledge with sharp leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We provide 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. We have an impeccable safety culture with programs designed to foster a zero-harm workplace environment. 

Why YOU should consider a career with ProAmpac:

• Safety First. It’s the top priority for our team.
• A place to build a future in a   STABLE & GROWING   industry.
• Strong Core Values: Integrity | Intensity| Involvement | Innovation | Impact
• Involved team-oriented training that sets employees up for success.
• Collaborative encouraging environment
• Incentives that reward employees for their contributions.

Outstanding Benefits (Full-time employees):

• Excellent Paid Time off plus 11 paid holidays
• Employer paid life insurance
• Generous 401k Match
• Wellness program that rewards you physically and financially
• Tuition reimbursement
• And much, much more!

Work Schedule:

• This is a First Shift position primarily Monday - Friday. 
• *Additional hours may be required based on facility need. 

Salary: 

• $100-$110K/year (BOE) 

Essential Duties:

• Designs and implements safety and environmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, written programs, recordkeeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing, and training.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations by staying informed about changes, interpreting requirements, and implementing necessary adjustments to programs, processes, and policies.
• Directs, develops, and delivers EHS training programs to employees at all levels, to ensure employees’ knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to all facilities.
• Manage, complete, and document regular EHS audits and inspections as needed to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations, and requirements.
• Coordinate visits from internal and external regulatory authorities and file annual local, state and federal environmental reports potentially including air, waste, water, Tier II, and Form R.
• Supports corporate and on-site initiatives, assignments, projects, and processes.
• Manages a team and is responsible for all personnel decisions including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding and discipline, planning, assigning, and directing work, and addressing complaints or resolving problems.
• Manages the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Establish and promote a culture of continuous improvement in EHS performance by evaluating existing programs, identifying areas for enhancement, and coordinating development of and EHS improvement strategic plan, collaborating with site managers.
• Analyze safety history, manufacturing processes, product machinery, and chemical exposures to determine safety hazards, identify trends, and develop safety strategies to correct and prevent potential accidents or health hazards.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• BS required; preferred in a related field
• Certifications required/preferred include Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• 5+ years' experience in a related field
• Proven leadership experience in both safety and environmental.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), 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 projects simultaneously establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

If you are a safety leader and have a track record of success implementing safety initiatives in a manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you! 

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