HS&E Associate Manager

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International seeks a General Environmental and Employee Health & Safety leader to design, implement, and manage EH&S programs across plant operations. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and community engagement.

You will supervise multiple staff, guide training, and improve safety performance. The position requires a BA degree or equivalent experience, with strong leadership and collaboration to advance the company’s environmental initiatives and Safe

Qualifications

• BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
• Experience in environmental, health & safety programs preferred.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities are expected.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement health, safety, occupational and environmental programs.
• Inspect workplace and environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory and internal compliance for environmental and EH&S standards.
• Develop and manage EH&S training plans and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Lead and develop teams; set goals and monitor performance.
• Communicate with communities and external groups on environmental performance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Organization skills

Results oriented

Business acumen

Curiosity

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB SUMMARY:

General Environmental and Employee Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the environment (including the broader community impacted by environmental hazards) and employees including:

• Creating and implementing health, safety, occupational and environmental programs to prevent injuries and illnesses within the workplace and environmental accidents
• Inspecting workplace and environmental incidents in accordance with company procedures and implementing corrective actions
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements related to environmental and employee health and safety and identifying areas for improvement
• Developing and managing an environmental and employee health & safety training plan
• Maintaining relationships with the community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the environmental performance of the organization

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
• Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
• Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
• Progression within the levels reflects increase in scope and responsibilities as well as growth in business and industry experience, process and people leadership capabilities, and broad technical expertise.
• Supervises entry level and experienced professionals and potentially para-professional employees.
• Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results.
• Works on issues of general scope.
• Problems faced may be difficult but typically not overly complex.
• Analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of various factors and a general understanding of principles in own discipline and potentially a basic knowledge of other disciplines.
• Supports team with day to day activities.
• Applies general understanding of the business and coordinates with other areas to achieve department objectives.
• Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholders.
• Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements.
• Assignments are defined by activities and objectives; work is reviewed for completeness and for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Decisions impact work processes and outcomes.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause delays in schedules and potentially expenditure of resources.
• Interacts frequently with internal personnel and may interact occasionally with external personnel.
• Participates and presents at meetings with internal representatives.
• Interaction typically concerns exchanging information and/or scheduling issues.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

Education & Experience:

BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented

Pay Range

$88,400.00 - $117,900.00

Pay Range: $88,400.00-$117,900.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].