Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

PaperWorks US; Village of Baldwinsville (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of recycled paperboard and folding cartons is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager for their Baldwinsville, NY facility. The successful candidate will lead safety initiatives, ensure compliance with regulations, and foster a safety culture within the plant. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and EHS management experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS Manager experience in manufacturing.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, EPA, and NFPA standards required.
• CSP designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS programs to reduce workplace incidents.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Train and lead Emergency Response Teams.

Skills

Safety Management

Hazard Control

Risk Assessment

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Job description

Overview

PaperWorks is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards.

We want our team members to be proud of the essential work they do, our commitment to the environment, and the overall company. As part of our culture journey to be recognized as aGreat Place to Work, we continue to invest heavily in ourpeople, our companycultureand instate-of-the-art technologyto be at the forefront of innovation and market differentiation. PaperWorks’ products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.

Summary

At PaperWorks, we are in pursuit of being recognized as a Great Place to Work. To get there, we need an experienced and motivated Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to join the team in our Baldwinsville, NY folding carton plant. In this role, you will develop and implement programs and procedures to reduce the frequency and severity of workplace incidents, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations, ordinances, and laws, and support a safety culture through training, risk assessments, and safety initiatives. Reporting to the General Manager you will provide on-site leadership, guidance, and assistance to plant staff in achieving superior EHS performance to support operational excellence.

Annual Salary Range: $90k-$115k

Responsibilities

The results accomplished through this position are a comprehensive site Environment, Health and Safety(EHS) program and comprehensive EHS management system that assures the site is in compliance with EHS regulations and PaperWorks policies.

• Ensure required records, permits, and reports are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines by company, local, state, and federal agencies.
• Implement, administer, and advise others on hazard control programs. Perform and document job hazard analysis, and coordinate activities to ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures, and programs.
• Manage the investigation and assessment of work-related injuries, illnesses, and near-misses. Monitor medical incident reports from providers and works with Human Resources on workers compensation and return to work programs.
• Perform applicable internal audits and inspections of facility and operations.
• Train and lead Emergency Response Teams.
• Chair the Site Safety Committee.

Provide the Baldwinsville facility technical expertise in managing the following programs:

Policy/Procedures

Lockout/Tagout

Inspections/Audits

Corporate Reporting

Accident/Incident Investigations

Accident/Incident Reporting

Industrial Hygiene

Machine Guarding

Hazard Communication

Fall Protection/roof access

New Employee Orientation

Training

Contractor Safety

Safe Work Permits

Electrical Safety

Ergonomics

PPE

Pre-Start Up Safety Review

This document outlines the minimum requirements of the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive of duties.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or a related field preferred. CSP designation is a plus.
• 5+ years of EHS Manager experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of safety standards, methodologies, and regulations, including OSHA, ANSI, EPA, and NFPA.
• Demonstrated ability in taking ownership and initiative of responsibilities and executing them to meet business needs and deliverables.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and show strong organizational skills in a fast-paced business environment while maintaining attention to detail is critical.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills to engage and inspire others to comply with safety policies and standards.
• Build relationships and effectively communicate with team members company wide.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables and implement solutions to correct.

This document outlines the minimum requirements of the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive of duties.