Manager II, EHS

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Facility Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for providing focus, definition, and technical expertise for the development of a proactive Environmental, Health, and Safety plan that is consistent with Novolex Corporate policies, vision, and values; and is in compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

The essential functions and responsibilities are:

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with
  OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Work with training department to develop and provide safety training for employees, assuring that we

are providing a safe and secure work environment.

• Oversee the investigation of work-related illness and injuries; investigating all accidents, near misses,

or areas or concern and assuring corrective actions are implemented.

• Champion Human Performance principles through training, tools, and event learning teams.
• Identifies safety hazards inherent in the organization’s operations and collaborates with operations,

maintenance, and HR to address those hazards.

• Assist with Worker’s Compensation claims for the plant.
• Organize and facilitate employee Safety Committee.
• Facilitate audits to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or

preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.

• Coordinates emergency response operations including medical, chemical, fire and evacuation/rescue,

designating responders, training, and scheduling drills.

Company policies, procedures, and practices are implemented via this position. Quality of products is directly

related to the effectiveness of individuals in this job. A broad base of current technical knowledge is required

to ensure that standards are met and efficiencies are maintained. Problem solving and decision making

abilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

• BS degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental related discipline and 5+ years experience in EHS or related field
• Certification preferred (CIH, CSP, and/or CHP)
• Demonstrated computer literacy with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations.
• Experience with hazardous materials, air permits, and environmental reporting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a team player that interacts effectively with co- workers in group or in independent cooperative activities.
• Ability to function under pressure and able to prioritize numerous tasks with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and work flexible hours as needed.

Skills

An individual must have the following skills in the Facility EHS Manager position:

• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
• Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills.
• Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously from origin through execution.
• Well-developed leadership and motivational skills with proven ability to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.

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What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact

myHRservices@novolex.com

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