Environmental Health Safety Specialist

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Aptar is seeking a Plant Environmental Health & Safety Specialist based in Mukwonago, WI. The Plant Safety Specialist provides leadership and direction to achieve the safety workplace vision through management commitment and employee ownership. Support a behavioral based safety culture and leads employees and management to implement and execute safety culture. Ensure safety and environmental health systems effectively address facilities risk profile. Independently takes actions to drive continual improvement in both Safety and Health performance and practices, while managing complex problems and coordinating the implementation of innovative solutions.

As an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, you will:

• Maintain Aptar’s global EHS Management System and corresponding Global, Regional and site-level Strategies.
• Ensure communication is effective and timely; that EHS&S reporting is made according to Aptar policy and that the site(s) communication EHS&S information as requested.
• Maintain and improve upon existing safety and health related programs and activities
• Contributes to the implementation of behavioral based safety programs
• Identify and abate hazardous conditions or actions at plants that may cause injury, illness or property damage.
• Encourages plant management to establish changes in safety objectives and plan programs to achieve objectives and integrate safety into the culture of the organization.
• Assist the plant in managing safety programs, planning, organizing, budgeting, and tracking execution of activities to achieve safety objectives or to implement administrative or technical controls that will eliminate or reduce hazards.
• Executes all safety related trainings in plant
• Develop and empower safety committees at each facility to support the plant safety program
• Support the plant leadership in meeting their safety obligations
• Conduct EHS audits at site. Ownership for plant-level EHS&S compliance audits, findings through to closure and corrective action planning to maintain conformity.
• Ensure that mandatory safety and health standards are satisfied.
• Coordinate site representatives and support them in reaching measurable targets; provide technical training and support.
• Work with engineering to control hazards such as noise, chemical exposures, or biological hazards that can create harm.
• Ensure that any dangerous chemicals and other products are procured, stored, and disposed of in ways that prevent fires, exposure to or harm from these substances.
• Ensure that there are procedures in place to protect from any undesirable releases of harmful materials into the air, water or soil.
• Remain aware of the regulatory landscape, alerting Aptar corporate and other affected sites to changing regulations before they happen.
• Perform accident investigations to determine the facts related to an accident or incident based on witness interviews, site inspections and collection of other evidence, and report findings.
• Take necessary actions to eliminate hazard or unsafe work procedure in the future. Ownership of safety-related reporting and recordkeeping, proactively addressing incident root cause with corrective and preventative action plans and corresponding initiatives.
• Organize, train and coordinate skilled employees regarding emergencies such as fires, accidents, rescues, natural disasters, first aid, CPR or other incidents.
• All other duties as assigned.

Who we are looking for:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience required. A degree in safety, Safety and Environmental Management strongly preferred.

Required Skills:

• Current knowledge of emerging EHS legislation regionally and experience proactively responding to legislation changes
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in supporting safety, health, and environment issues and conducting accident investigations.
• Must have working knowledge of Federal OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Who We are

At Aptar, we leverage insights, design, engineering and science to develop drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies for many of the world’s leading brands. Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Our innovations nasal drug delivery for emergency medicines, precise fragrance applications, mess-free ketchup dispensing for kids, connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments and much more.

With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.

Our Culture

At Aptar, our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when you bring your authentic self to work, we all thrive.

How We Support Our Employees

• An exciting, inclusive and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000