EHS Specialist - Manufacturing

ProAmpac is ACTIVELY HIRING at our Rocky Mount, VA facility!

About the Company - ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. Providing creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. The safety and health of our team is our top priority. ProAmpac has taken great steps to provide all personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies to create a safe and healthy work environment for you.

Company Perks

• Recognition & bonuses for being a valued and reliable team member
• Advancement Opportunities, a place to build your future
• Quarterly Safety Bonus program
• Gas Stipend for those who drive more than 20 miles one way
  
  

Outstanding Benefits

• Competitive wages, promotions from within
• 11 paid holidays
• Excellent PTO (Vacation and Personal Time) – Available after 60-days
• Full Benefits including Medical| Dental | Vision |Disability Insurance
• 401k
• Wellness program that gives back money for leading a healthy lifestyle
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Designs and implements safety and environmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, written programs, recordkeeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations by staying informed about changes, interpreting requirements, and implementing necessary adjustments to programs, processes, and policies.
• Deliver EHS training programs to employees at all levels, to ensure employees' knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to all facilities.
• Conduct and document regular EHS audits and inspections as needed to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations, and requirements.
• Coordinate visits from interna! and externa! regulatory authorities and file annual local, state and federal environmental reports potentially including air, waste, water, Tier 11, and Form R.
• Assist site safety committee with inspections to assess compliance with policies and regulations, identifying, determining, and implementing, corrective and preventative measures far areas with existing or potential accident and health hazards.
• Manages workers compensation cases and EHS programs, including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/ reduction, safety behavior audit, and risk assessment programs.
• Assist with the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Establish and promote a culture of continuous improvement in EHS performance by evaluating existing programs, identifying areas far enhancement, and coordinating development of and EHS improvement strategic plan, collaborating with site managers.
• Analyze safety history, manufacturing processes, product machinery, and chemical exposures to determine safety hazards, identify trends, and develop safety strategies to correct and prevent potential accidents or health hazards.
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• BS required in a related field
• Certifications required/preferred include Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist {CIH)
• 3-6 years' experience in a related field
• This position is a subject matter expert in a particular field
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio, Outlook email and calendar.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.