EHS & Sustainability Lead

Sealed Air; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air in Ashland, OH is seeking an experienced EHS & Sustainability Leader to partner with site leadership to implement Zero Harm culture and drive EHS and ESG objectives. You will lead programs, audits, training, and data reporting to improve safety, environmental stewardship, and resource efficiency.

The role requires 3–5 years in EHS or Sustainability in manufacturing, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and strong leadership and communication skills to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in EHS or Sustainability within manufacturing.
• Experience supporting safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in continuous improvement and sustainability projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote Zero Harm culture and engage employees in EHS compliance.
• Develop and improve site EHS programs, standards and procedures.
• Coordinate incident investigations and support root cause analysis.
• Lead MOC activities for equipment changes and new processes.
• Track EHS performance indicators and support audits and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship mgmt

Project coordination

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, OH&S, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry or related

HS Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Ashland

Requisition ID: 56670

Mission Partner with site leadership and employees to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability requirements while supporting the development of a Zero Harm culture. Lead the implementation of EHS and Sustainability programs, initiatives and projects that improve safety performance, environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and achievement of corporate sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities Reporting to the SHEQ Manager, the position will:

Health & Safety Leadership

• Promote and strengthen the site Zero Harm and Compliance culture through employee engagement and visible leadership.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of site EHS programs, standards and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, federal and corporate EHS requirements.
• Conduct routine Safety Gemba Walks to identify hazards, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and track key EHS performance indicators including Near Miss reporting, corrective actions, safety observations and machine guarding compliance.
• Participate in daily production and operational meetings to support safe operations.
• Maintain EHS visual management systems, communications boards and safety awareness programs.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) activities related to equipment modifications, capital projects, new processes and chemical evaluations.
• Coordinate incident investigations and support root cause analysis activities to ensure effective corrective actions.
• Participate in internal and corporate EHS audits and support closure of findings.
• Support contractor safety programs and ensure compliance with site requirements.
• Coordinate site EHS training activities and training compliance tracking.
• Support emergency preparedness and emergency response programs.

Sustainability Leadership

• Lead site sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate environmental and ESG objectives.
• Support the development and execution of annual sustainability improvement plans.
• Track and report sustainability metrics including:
• Energy consumption
• Water usage
• Waste generation
• Recycling performance
• Greenhouse gas emissions
• Identify opportunities to reduce environmental footprint and improve resource efficiency.
• Lead waste reduction, recycling and landfill diversion projects.
• Support implementation of energy-saving and water conservation initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Procurement teams to identify and execute sustainability improvement opportunities.
• Support environmental compliance programs including waste management, air emissions, wastewater and chemical management.
• Collect, validate and maintain environmental and sustainability data required for corporate reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of sustainability reports, scorecards and KPI dashboards.
• Promote employee awareness and participation in sustainability initiatives and environmental stewardship programs.
• Support environmental permitting, inspections and regulatory reporting activities.
• Identify and share sustainability best practices across the site.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry or related technical discipline preferred.
• HS Diploma required.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in EHS, Environmental or Sustainability roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement and sustainability projects is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Understanding of Environmental Management Systems
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Systems
• Familiarity with sustainability principles, waste reduction, recycling and resource conservation.
• Experience with EHS data management and KPI reporting.

Competencies

• Strong leadership through influence.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Project coordination and execution skills.
• Strong organization and follow-through.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Self-directed and results-oriented.
• High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Safety

• TRIR
• Near Miss Reporting Rate
• Corrective Action Closure Rate
• Safety Audit Completion Rate
• EHS Training Compliance

Sustainability

• Energy Consumption Reduction (%)
• Water Consumption Reduction (%)
• Waste to Landfill Reduction (%)
• Recycling Rate (%)
• Sustainability Project Savings ($)
• Environmental Compliance Events
• CO Emissions Reduction Progress

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Information at a Glance

WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.