EHS Manager

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety leader in Illinois (Aurora) to drive world-class safety programs, training, and regulatory compliance across the site. You will conduct audits, lead incident investigations, manage OSHA interactions, and coordinate risk assessments while promoting safe behaviors and continuous improvement throughout operations.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, retirement plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and a

Qualifications

• Requires CSP or CIH certification desirable or ability to obtain.
• 4–7 years of directly related EHS experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Education: 4-year degree in safety, environmental health, or safety engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental, health and safety programs across the site.
• Perform audits and ensure OSHA compliance across operations.
• Conduct incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Develop training programs and promote safe behaviors among employees.
• Maintain EHS records and prepare regulatory reports.

Skills

CSP certification

CIH certification

Regulatory compliance

Education

4-year degree in safety/environmental health

Job description

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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube.

Job Description

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

• Annual salary $100,000 - 110,000
• Paid Training Provided
• Competitive Base Salary
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Voluntary Aflac Benefits
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellbeing Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus Program
• Positive Safety Culture – 4 Years incident free
• Career Progression Opportunities
• And Much More!

Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Involved in the design, development, coaching, training and administration of environmental, health and safety systems and programs. Serves as contact with federal, state and regulatory bodies. Supports site manager's efforts to provide safe work environments and promotes safe behaviors across all departments. Site level liaison with corporate EHS.

• Ensures that Company safety procedures are followed and that environmental and health safety standards are met by conducting frequent audits and ensuring all personnel are trained. Performs duties in a safe manner; acts as a role model for all employees.
• Assumes a leadership role to maintain a vibrant environmental, health and safety training program. Coordinates and leads the EHS Framework to establish and direct safety programs and activities.
• Leads activities in plant behavior based safety program; monitors participation and provides guidance to employees. Conducts training to ensure understanding of program goals and requirements.
• Participates and leads employee improvement teams to emphasize safety, housekeeping, and waste/cost reduction; promotes programs and encourages employee participation.
• Maintains accurate and complete Environmental, Health and Safety records in accordance with governing regulations and company policies. Ensures that OSHA record-keeping and reporting requirements are met.
• Oversees case management of Workers Compensation cases. Works closely with insurance providers and adjustors to ensure timely and safe return to work for injured employees.
• Conducts incident/accident investigations including "root cause analysis" for corrective action. Trains management personnel on incident investigations and proper documentation. Primary contact for OSHA inspections and incident/accident audits.
• Measures Plant performance, benchmarking against best in class manufacturing and leadership role to create plans to improve performance.
• Conducts EHS program training for all employees. Develops and conducts new training programs as needed. Participates in new hire orientation process by conducting required safety training.
• Performs worksite and incident trend analysis to sustain a comprehensive system for hazard prevention and control. Leads risk assessment activities to identify potential safety concerns.
• Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating environmental policy and procedures; to ensure that all safety, health and environmental issues are identified and properly documented.
• Administrator of site Emergency Action Plan (EAP) directing site level emergency response; trains plant level personnel on processes and procedures for site level emergency responses.
• Serves as primary contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies; interfaces between regulatory bodies and, corporate personnel, insurance representatives, legal and others in order to ensure all requirements are met.
• Maintains SDS program and ensures that all employees are trained in their use. Monitors and approves all chemicals that are used in the plant to ensure proper use, labeling and storage.
• May be assigned responsibility for multiple sites. Provides support and direction to all assigned sites.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Education: Knowledge normally acquired through completion of a 4-year degree in safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene or safety engineering. A comparable combination of education and experience may be considered as alternate qualifications for education.

Experience: In addition to the educational requirements, 4‑7 years of directly related experience in the EH&S field or in a related area. Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred. CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) or other comparable certification desirable or ability to obtain such certifications.

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.

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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)