Are you enthusiastic about workplace safety and environmental responsibility? Do you enjoy working closely with operations teams to identify risks, improve processes, and create a culture where safety comes first? Join Pretium Packaging at our facility in St. Charles, Illinois as an on-site Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager. Seeking bilingual candidates; the ability to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently is a preferred qualification for this position. Job Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support safety, compliance, and environmental programs within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be a partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure safe work practices, reduce risk, and strengthen safety culture across the facility. This is a position where you can lead safety initiatives, influence culture, and make a real impact. What You'll Do: Safety & Regulatory Compliance: • Drive a proactive, behavior-based safety culture where safety comes before production • Lead safety programs, audits, investigations, and corrective actions • Develop and deliver safety training, onboarding, and continuous education programs • Maintain OSHA logs (300, 301, etc.) and ensure compliance with all regulatory updates • Coach leaders and employees to improve safety awareness, engagement, and accountability • Build and lead safety committees and cross-functional teams Environmental Programs: • Lead all environmental compliance efforts including air, wastewater, stormwater, and waste programs • Manage permits, reporting, and regulatory submissions with state and federal agencies • Analyze environmental data (emissions, water, soil, etc.) and identify improvement opportunities • Partner with engineering and operations on environmental projects and pollution reduction initiatives • Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and external partners • Oversee onsite wastewater systems, waste classification, and documentation Safety Training & Culture: • Deliver safety training including: • Lockout/Tagout • PPE and hazard communication • Machine guarding • Ergonomics and emergency response • Engage employees in safety initiatives, committees, and continuous improvement efforts Risk Reduction & Continuous Improvement: • Partner with operations to identify hazards associated with: • Plastics processing equipment • Robotics and automation • Compressed air systems • Material handling and resins • Support implementation of engineering and administrative safety controls • Track safety metrics and support improvement initiatives Emergency Preparedness: • Assist with emergency response planning including: • Fire safety • Evacuation procedures • Spill response • Medical emergency coordination • Support drills and emergency response teams You will Be a Good Fit If You Have: Education & Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred • 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing • Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred • OSHA 30 Certification preferred Certifications (Preferred): • CHST, ASP, or other professional safety certification • First Aid / CPR / AED Key Skills: • Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance • Experience investigating incidents and performing root cause analysis • Ability to influence employees and leadership to drive safe work practices • Strong documentation and organizational skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Office What Makes This Role Exciting: • Own the EHS function at the plant level with high visibility and impact • Be a culture builder-driving real behavioral change • Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and leadership • Influence both safety performance and environmental sustainability initiatives • Join a growing, stable organization in the rigid plastics packaging industry