Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Hoffmaster is where tradition meets innovation. For decades, we’ve been a trusted name in foodservice products but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a team of problem-solvers, creators, and collaborators who are passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions. 

What’s so special about us? 

From paper plates and napkins to paper straws, party supplies, and food wrap, Hoffmaster is a leader in the tableware industry.  

What truly sets us apart is our people: Here your ideas don’t just get heard, they help shape what’s next. Your growth is supported, your contributions are valued, and your work plays a role in creating moments people enjoy every day. 

Create. Collaborate. Elevate….your dining table and your career! 

About the Role

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving the organization's environmental, health, safety, security, and regulatory compliance programs. This role serves as a strategic partner to plant leadership by fostering a culture where safety, environmental stewardship, and employee well-being are core values and operational priorities.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Champion injury and incident prevention initiatives that reduce workplace risk and improve overall safety performance.
• Maintain all required EHS programs, documentation, permits, records, inspections, monitoring activities, training records, and regulatory reports.
• Manage site safety programs, including performance measurement, risk reduction, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead investigations of workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental events to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate medical management activities and partner with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate treatment, reporting, and return-to-work outcomes.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams to evaluate equipment, processes, and facility changes for EHS compliance and risk reduction.
• Support new product, process, and facility initiatives from an environmental and safety perspective.
• Lead facility emergency preparedness programs, drills, and crisis response activities.
• Prepare and communicate EHS metrics, trends, and performance updates to leadership.

The Essentials

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Operations, Manufacturing, or Engineering required.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience in managing/handling compliance issues, permitting for all media, manufacturing operations, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping.
• Knowledgeable in hazard identification, auditing, and inspections; conducting EHS training; OSHA 300 and internal record-keeping and related governmental reporting requirements.
• A solid demonstratable working knowledge and experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards.
• Experience with Federal, state and local Worker’s Compensation law.
• Prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program.
• Proficient user in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, leadership, training, analytical and organizational skills.

Optional But Impressive

• Accountability: Oversees outcomes for a team, process, or function by tracking performance, addressing gaps, and ensuring decisions and actions align with business priorities.
• Communication: Provides clarity across teams or processes by simplifying complex information into actionable direction and addressing misalignment.
• Critical Thinking: Integrates data, perspectives, and potential impacts to make decisions while exercising sound judgment in complex situations.
• Operational Excellence: Drives consistent results by managing processes, aligning team efforts, and ensuring delivery against key performance metrics.

Because You Deserve It
We don’t just hire great people—we take care of them.

• Competitive salary and incentives

• Time off that lets you recharge
• Retirement savings options
• Growth opportunities that elevate your career
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Pet insurance—because your furry friends matter too

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