EHS Manager

Amcor Rigid Packaging; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a seasoned Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional to develop and administer plant programs in New Jersey. You will foster awareness, engagement and accountability, lead the EHS network, and coordinate inspections and training to prevent injuries and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will partner with site leaders to manage budgets, capital and operating expenses related to EHS, implement policies, and maintain records while promoting a strong safety culture across

Qualifications

• Degree in EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
• Relevant certifications preferred: Certified Safety Professional, Industrial Hygienist, Hazardous Materials Manager, etc.
• 5-7 years of related experience, preferably in industry.
• Proficiency in applicable EHS codes, standards, regulations, etc.
• Experience interacting with EHS related regulatory agencies
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Programs and general basic computer literacy

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer plant EHS programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
• Foster awareness, engagement and accountability for EHS initiatives.
• Direct plant EHS activities to prevent injuries and assure good standing with regulatory requirements.
• Lead EHS planning at the facility, including goal-setting, prioritizing safety and compliance needs, and establishing systems for tracking results.
• Partner with site and department leaders on implementation of EHS initiatives.
• Coordinate resources to ensure plant EHS requirements are understood and satisfied.
• Maintain records, data and other EHS related information necessary to satisfy legislative and company requirements.

Skills

EHS programs

Safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Role Overview

Develop and administer plant Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies and standards. Foster awareness, engagement and accountability for EHS initiatives. Direct plant EHS activities to prevent injuries and assure good standing with regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, reports, assessments, investigations, audits, and program implementation.

Your Role in Unpacking Possibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs, aligned with Amcor's EHS standards.
• Foster a proactive and positive plant safety culture.
• Identify and leverage best practices by collaborating across the EHS network.
• Lead EHS planning at the facility, including goal-setting, prioritizing facility safety and compliance needs, capital and operating expenses related to EHS, and establishing adequate systems for tracking results and continuous improvement.
• Partner with site and department leaders and employees on implementation of EHS initiatives.
• Coordinate resources to ensure plant EHS requirements are understood and satisfied.
• Ensure a proper plant injury prevention plan exists to continuously improve safety performance.
• Ensure a proper plant compliance plan exists to ensure awareness of, and good standing with, regulatory and Amcor EHS requirements.
• Conduct and/or coordinate EHS inspections and self-assessments to assure compliance with Amcor global EHS standards, Business Group EHS requirements and regulatory requirements.
• Provide progress reports, as appropriate, to plant management team, employees, and extended management teams, as necessary.
• Maintain records, data and other EHS related information necessary to satisfy legislative and company requirements.
• Work with plant team and engineering function to design, install and maintain new or modified equipment/processes as necessary to ensure EHS risks are well managed.
• Facilitate the development, implementation, and annual review of EHS policies/procedures and initiatives to foster and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Perform and/or coordinate plant monitoring activities (eg: noise, chemicals, etc.) necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory and company EHS requirements.
• Oversee the facility incident investigation process to ensure incidents are reported in a timely manner, investigations are conducted properly, root causes are identified, and corrective actions are tracked to closure.
• Perform risk assessments and job safety analysis as needed.
• Plan, develop, deliver, and coordinate effective EHS training to plant employees, temporary workers, contractors, and visitors, as necessary, to satisfy regulatory and company EHS requirements and assure proper EHS awareness.
• Coordinate and support environmental compliance activities, such as emissions control, waste disposal, etc.

What We Value

• Experience implementing critical safe work programs and practices (LOTO, machine guarding, confined space entry, work at heights, electrical work, etc.)
• Outstanding written and oral communication, and presentation skills

What We Want From You

• Degree in EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
• Relevant certifications preferred: Certified Safety Professional, Industrial Hygienist, Hazardous Materials Manager, etc.
• 5‑7 years of related experience, preferably in industry.
• Proficiency in applicable EHS codes, standards, regulations, etc.
• Experience interacting with EHS related regulatory agencies
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Programs and general basic computer literacy

ADA Requirements

• Frequent interaction with others
• Ability to travel domestically < 10 % of time
• Office and Plant environment

Other Requirements

• Normal Vision
• Distant Vision
• Near Vision
• Hearing/ Listening
• Sitting
• Talking/Speaking
• Hand/Finger Dexterity
• Walking
• Standing
• Stooping
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending
• Kneeling
• Climbing
• Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)
• Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)
• Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Our Expectations

• 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

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 read 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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Compensation

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $98,000 to $122,500; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $98,000 to $147,000 depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor's Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits. The salary range provided reflects the anticipated base pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.

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)