Job Abstract

The EHS Manager will develop, implement and oversee EHS programs to improve EHS performance across the assigned packaging plants within the GLC network.

• Works as part of a team of EHS Managers to develop and implement EHS policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including, but not limited to, site-specific permit conditions and reporting requirements as mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Provide leadership and mentoring for Safety Coordinators, Specialists & Supervisors at the applicable packaging plants.
• Ensures that workplace conditions comply with all applicable federal, state and organizational Occupational Safety and Health standards.
• Works collaboratively with Human Resources to ensure effectiveness of plant Worker’s Compensation and transitional work programs.
• Directly engages plant leadership in EHS strategies, plans, systems, programs and results.
• Support compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) Program; participate in the management of change evaluations and audits; and assist with program documentation.
• Accompany regulatory agencies on any pertinent EHS audits or investigations.
• Coordinate all initiatives and responses at each assigned plant to align with Corporate EHS directives and programs.
• Drive key EHS programs that result in a safer workplace as evidenced by a reduction in safety incidents and injuries.
• Implement and oversee an incident investigation process that includes root cause analysis, and assist in preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations. 
• Conduct regular inspections to detect existing or potential hazards.  
• Determine the appropriate corrective or preventative measures, and ensure implementation.  
• Address all human element findings related to fire prevention from our insurance carrier.
• Prepare EHS related training material for site trainers.   
• Support a culture in which EHS compliance is owned at the plant level.
• Implement and/or revise core EHS programs to ensure standardization across the organization.
• Develop innovative solutions and best practices to EHS concerns that can be shared across the organization.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or other related EHS field or commensurate experience.
• 7 years of EH&S experience showing progressive responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success in leading and implementing EHS programs and systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Capable of leading and implementing programs that affect key performance indicators.
• Strong leadership, organization and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ownership of standard EHS reporting methods and metrics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Up to 50% of travel as needed.
• Legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or other related EHS field.
• Food and beverage industry experience.
• Experience managing EHS in a multi-facility environment.
• Experience with permit submittals and environmental compliance in the states where we operate.
• Two or more years’ experience directly leading people.