EHS & Sustainability Lead

Sealed Air Corporation; Oregon; 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 time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Oregon is seeking an experienced EHS & Sustainability leader to partner with site leadership to advance Zero Harm and regulatory compliance across operations. You will lead the implemention of EHS and sustainability programs, track metrics, and drive continuous improvement in safety, environmental performance and resource efficiency.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Procurement to identify opportunities, coordinate training, support audits, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote site Zero Harm culture through engagement and visible leadership.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of site EHS programs.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal and corporate EHS requirements.
• Conduct routine Safety Gemba Walks to identify hazards.
• Monitor EHS performance indicators and tracking of actions.
• Participate in production meetings to support safe operations.
• Maintain EHS visual management and safety awareness programs.
• Coordinate incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Support audits and closure of findings.
• Coordinate site EHS training and compliance tracking.
• Support emergency preparedness and response programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project coordination

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Self-directed

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry or related field

HS Diploma required

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

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
• CO₂ 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

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.