Environmental, Health & Safety 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

SUMMARY

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

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and manage safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Identify hazardous conditions/actions within the plant and recommend corrective measures.
• Investigate all incidents and property losses.
• Organize and oversee all required safety training, i.e. fork truck, lockout, new hire, etc.
• Provide safety orientation to new employees.
• Lead Management of Change on new equipment.
• Manage DOT program.
• 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 gaps in safety training curriculum by analyzing injury/illness data.
• Manage the Contractor Safety Program and ensure compliance.
• Assist inspection personnel from insurance carriers, OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.
• Manage all federal, state and local environmental permits and ensure compliance.
• Assist in purchasing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Prepare weekly/monthly incident summary reports.
• Maintain OSHA 300 log.
• Supervise safety teams.
• Support site as safety mentor for visitors.
• Review and make final determinations on new chemical requests. Maintain SDS sheets and electronic chemical tracking system.
• Manage the administration of the workers compensation program.
• Recommend and budget for safety capital expenditure items and annual safety budget.
• Manage all property/casualty insurance claims.
• Perform any other duties established by the Plant Manager.
• Follows applicable ISO, Food Safety, and cGMP polices.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as, effectively perform as a member of cross-functional teams. Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works efficiently and quickly.
• Observes environmental, safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Is consistently at work and on time. Able to adapt schedule to meet needs of facility with regards to EHS duties.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Generates suggestions for improving work.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Safety Management required.
• One to three years Safety Experience in an industrial setting required.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other government regulations required.
• Valid driver's license required.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary.
• The ability to read, interpret, and create documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals is essential.
• Must be able to create and present effective training presentations to individuals and groups of associates.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a competent user of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and communication software. Knowledge of manufacturing software is helpful, but not required.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear. The employee will occasionally be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, dust, and high noise levels.

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)