Full Job Description
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
