EHS Manager

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

PURPOSE

To direct activities relating to all regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.) security workers compensation and property/casualty insurance matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and manage safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits to identify hazardous conditions/actions within the plant and recommend corrective measures. 
• Oversee Safety concerns reported by employees to ensure completion. 
• Create/review JSA’s/SOPs and work instructions related to safety
• Lead investigation all incidents and property losses and create associate reports
• Organize and oversee all required safety training, i.e. fork truck, lockout/tag-out, new hire, etc. 
• Provide safety orientation to new employees.
• Conduct management of change on new equipment. 
• Provide Supervisors/Production shift leads with safety training information for weekly and monthly safety meetings. 
• Track training to ensure compliance with Corporate Regulatory Task Schedule.
• Identify trends by analyzing injury/illness data and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage online reporting database for all EHS incidents.
• Behavior based safety program and corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist inspection personnel from insurance carriers, OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.
• Oversee all federal, state and local governmental permits and ensure compliance.
• Assist in purchasing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Prepare weekly/monthly incident summary reports.
• Maintain of OSHA 300/301 logs. File and maintain SDS sheets.
• Recommend and budget for safety capital expenditure items.
• Perform any other duties established by the Plant Manager.
• Responsible for adhering to and executing the applicable Environmental Health & Safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for all employees according to Amcor, local, state, and federal requirement-regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 Years Safety Experience in an Industrial setting
• BS Degree in Industrial Safety Management preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other government regulations.
• Certified in ISO 9001:2015 required
• SQF certified, a plus.
• Three to five years’ experience in Quality Management, Engineering Management, Production Management and/or Project Management in a 250+ employee manufacturing environment. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.

SAFETY

Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor’s guidelines.  Visually inspects production area for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards, employee’s safety, adherence to policies and maintains a clean work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)