EHS Manager

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Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

General Scope of Job

The EHS Manager leads site-wide safety, health, and environmental programs to ensure compliance and promote a strong Safety-First culture. This role partners with leadership and employees to reduce risk, manage compliance, and continuously improve EHS performance and employee well-being.

Responsibilities

• Foster a Safety-First culture by driving employee engagement and promoting an empowered, accountable workforce.
• Partner with managers and supervisors to build strong relationships, serve as a liaison for safety initiatives, and ensure consistent accountability across all levels.
• Collaborate with site leadership to identify potential EHS impacts and manage Ease audit programs to monitor compliance and performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures that align with company standards, and comply with all state, federal, and local regulations.
• Lead new employee safety orientation and onboarding to ensure understanding of safe work practices.
• Conduct and maintain Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to identify and mitigate risk in all operations.
• Manage workers' compensation claims and administer the JJ Keller safety compliance program.
• Oversee incident investigation on reporting, including root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and verification of preventative measures.
• Maintain all EHS documentation and logs, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Manage hazardous waste storage and disposal, including labeling, containment, reduction efforts, and documentation per regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are maintained and review all new raw materials for compliance and safety considerations.
• Conduct audits and inspections to evaluate compliance and drive continuous improvement using data driven corrective actions.
• Support emergency response efforts and provide first aid guidance as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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)

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 10% 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

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

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