DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drive the development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Lead the implementation and execution of the process safety management (PSM) program. 
• Implement the PTVE Environmental, Health and Safety Management system model on ISO 14001 and 45001 standards.
• Maintain updated OSHA and EPA required written programs and develop/conduct training as necessary.
• Oversee the reporting and investigations of any potential injury, accident, and/or health and safety related issues.
• Oversee and conduct the necessary environmental, health and safety training to support and enhance the organization’s safety culture.
• Develop and deploy policies, procedures, programs to support best-practice and identify best-practices with the PTVE system.
• Provide communication and training to plant management, establish and maintain communications, reporting, assessments, training programs, and guidance.
• Work with the Corporate EHS departments and provide prioritized direction and technical expertise to the engineering organizations or contractors in implementing EHS projects.
• Be capable of sharing best practices to assist in driving change across multiple locations.
• Have a relentless pursuit for injury prevention, compliance, and risk reduction.
• Be capable of facilitating and sponsoring employee led teams that solve problems and lead the location(s) to World Class Safety.
• Be capable of aligning the local team and influencing others to achieve the desired EH&S performance objectives outlined by corporate initiatives, business unit initiatives, and local/site initiatives.
• Review and analyze data to determine the next opportunity to improve EH&S performance.
• Always Maintain plant readiness for Safety Audits as well as Environmental Audits.
• Lead the Pactiv Evergreen Production System (PEPS) Safety pillar.
• Bring experience with innovative EH&S compliance and risk reduction techniques via employee engagement, behavior-based safety programs, risk assessments, and understanding of implementing, managing, and sustaining EH&S programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Assist, coordinate, and manage the standard work for hourly safety coordinators.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Engineering or technical discipline or related field.
• Environmental Health and Safety Certifications (CIH, CSP, CHMM) strongly preferred.
• MBA or Master’s level degree a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• 2+ years of progressive and related professional health and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Process Safety Management experience (Preferred).
• Environmental experience is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a demanding environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
• Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills.
• Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously from origin through execution.
• Well-developed leadership and motivational skills with proven ability to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Ability to travel (5%).
• Must be collaborative with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.

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Company Benefits What You'll Get From Us Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen