EHS Manager

Serve as the EHS&S representative for the facility. Lead and manage safety, environmental, and energy-saving initiatives to ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Champion alignment with global standards by cascading corporate EHS&S and safety continuous improvement strategies across the site. Facilitate intra-company communication and reporting to support cross-location transparency and performance benchmarking. This is how your journey begins: • Cascade Aptar's global EHS&S strategies into site-level initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and standards. • Lead development and implementation of EHS improvement projects; oversee daily EHS operations. • Support compliance audits, track and close findings, and implement corrective actions to maintain ongoing regulatory conformity. • Represent the facility in interactions with external agencies (e.g., state departments of labor and environmental quality). • Conduct ergonomic assessments and implement improvements based on recognized standards and workplace needs. • Manage the incident response program; lead investigations, apply root cause analysis, and ensure effective corrective/preventative actions. • Compile and report EHS data (e.g., energy usage, waste metrics, safety incidents) to corporate stakeholders and regulatory bodies. • Engage with other Aptar facilities to share best practices and ensure consistent application of corporate EHS standards. • Track and report site performance against measurable targets; contribute to regional and global dashboards. • Train personnel in emergency response protocols for incidents such as fires, severe weather, injuries, and first aid. • Collaborate with engineering to mitigate risks posed by noise, chemical exposure, or biological hazards. • Stay informed about regulatory changes and advise facility leadership proactively. • Champion a culture of Continuous Improvement for safety across all functions; advocate for employee-driven change initiatives. • Support regional EHS planning and execution, including budgeting, training, and tracking activities through strategic controls. • Coordinate with global and regional EHS&S teams to align objectives, improve visibility, and ensure comprehensive reporting across the organization. What you will bring on the journey Education • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field; combination of relevant experience and education/cerfifications may be considered in lieu of bachelor degree Experience • Proven leadership experience managing direct and indirect teams. • OSHA 30-Hour Certification. • Demonstrated expertise in EHS Management Systems auditing. • Minimum 5 years of progressive EHS program leadership and incident investigation experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting. • Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations; ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 experience preferred. • Experience supporting cross-site reporting and global alignment is an advantage. Skills • Strong ability to influence across organizational levels and functions. • Skilled in delivering EHS&S training and fostering employee engagement. • Proficiency with SAP and other EHS digital platforms. • Excellent project management and structured decision-making skills. • Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across global teams. • Advanced skills in Excel and BI tools; capable of consolidating and presenting multi-source data. • Adept at stakeholder engagement, with a demonstrated passion for cultivating a strong Safety and CI culture. What we offer: • An exciting, diverse 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.