HS&E Supervisor (Manufacturing)

JOB SUMMARY:

General Employee/Labor Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the wellbeing of employees including: Developing and implementing policies and practices to identify/mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace. Identifying potential workplace hazards, unsafe equipment, work practices, and working conditions. Investigating accidents and liaising with engineers, management, and health and safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence. Providing advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to employee health and safety. Maintaining and analyzing records of workplace injuries, illness and absences to identify areas of concern and provide information required by regulatory agencies. Responsible for coordinating and leading Packoneer initiatives at the plant, in coordination with leadership team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

HSE DUTIES:

• Provide safety/health and environmental expertise to plant staff, including consulting with and providing guidance to the Plant Leadership.
• Implement safety and health programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local safety & health standards and in support of Graphic Packaging Corporation’s (GPC) safety and health guidelines and minimum safety and health guidelines.
• Reviews all safety manual sections annually for compliance with current OR-OSHA regulations.
• Implement environmental programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations and in support of Graphic Packaging Corporation’s (GPC) environmental guidelines including but not limited to air permitting, hazardous and non-hazardous wastes collection and disposal, NPDES and storm water management.
• Implement and track employee safety/health training and plant environmental training in support of written programs.
• Perform periodic safety and environmental audits. Develop recommendations for improvement.
• Track, analyze, and communicate plant safety statistics and plant environmental reporting and statistics including but not limited to hazardous waste generator status, Title V air emissions, SARA 312 and 313 usage and reporting requirements, etc.
• Coordinate GPC involvement with OSHA and regulatory inspections.
• Organize workload so that applicable regulatory guidelines are met.
• Continue to increase professional environmental knowledge through reading, training, conference attendance, etc. Develop a network of key environmental contacts in regulatory agencies, trade organizations and consulting firms.
• Provide support for incident investigations and return to work program.
• Be trained and certified in SQF and HACCP as back up for Lead SQF Practitioner.
• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.

PACKONEER DUTIES:

• Lead the planning, execution, and implementation of Packoneer packaging and process improvement projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project completion.
• Analyze production processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and productivity gains.
• Ensure projects comply with safety, environmental, quality, and food-contact packaging standards.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers throughout project execution.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during project implementation and startup phases.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure project results against established goals.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials associated with new processes and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, reports, and presentations to plant and senior leadership.
• Evaluate emerging packaging technologies and recommend solutions that improve operational performance and customer value.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to operations teams following project implementation.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:

• 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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Experience (3-5 years) in coordinating and developing safety/health and environmental programs.
• Experience (3-5 years) in industrial safety, health protection, environmental protections and regulatory compliance.

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.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Business acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal skills
• Tenacity
• Influence skills
• Self-starter
• Negotiation skills
• Organization skills
• Results oriented

Pay: $86,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $86,000 - $105,000