PaperWorks Industries

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

PaperWorks Industries • $110K — $125K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or related field preferred; CSP designation is a plus.
  • 5+ years of EHS Manager experience in manufacturing environments.
  • Thorough knowledge of safety standards and regulations (OSHA, ANSI, EPA, NFPA).
  • Proven ability to take ownership, initiate tasks, and deliver business results.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in fast-paced settings.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage colleagues effectively.
  • Problem-solving skills to address varied safety challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive EHS programs ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Maintain records, permits, and reports according to guidelines set by agencies and company policies.
  • Administer hazard control programs and conduct job hazard analyses.
  • Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions while developing control methods and procedures.
  • Manage investigations of workplace incidents and collaborate on workers' compensation efforts.
  • Conduct internal audits and inspections of the facility and operations.
  • Train emergency response teams and chair the Site Safety Committee.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and certifications.
  • Inclusive workplace culture with emphasis on safety.
  • Collaborative team environment driving operational excellence.
  • Access to safety training programs for continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Summary

In this role, you will develop and implement programs and procedures to reduce the frequency and severity of workplace incidents, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations, ordinances, and laws, and support a safety culture through training, risk assessments, and safety initiatives. Reporting to the General Manager you will provide on-site leadership, guidance, and assistance to plant staff in achieving superior EHS performance to support operational excellence.

Responsibilities

The results accomplished through this position are a comprehensive site Environment, Health and Safety(EHS) program and comprehensive EHS management system that assures the site is in compliance with EHS regulations and PaperWorks policies.

  • Ensuring required records, permits, and reports are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines by company, local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Implement, administer, and advise others on hazard control programs. Perform and document job hazard analysis, and coordinate activities to ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
  • Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures, and programs.
  • Manage the investigation and assessment of work-related injuries, illnesses, and near-misses. Monitor medical incident reports from providers and work with Human Resources on workers27 compensation and return to work programs.
  • Perform applicable internal audits and inspections of facility and operations.
  • Train and lead Emergency Response Teams.
  • Chair of the Site Safety Committee.

Provide the Baldwinsville facility with technical expertise in managing the following programs:

  • Policy/Procedures
  • LOTO
  • Audits/Inspections
  • Corporate Reporting
  • Accident/Incidient Investigations & Reporting
  • Industrial Hygeine
  • Machine Guarding
  • Hazard Communication
  • Fall Protection
  • New Hire Orientation Safety Training
  • Contractor Safety
  • Safe Work Permits
  • Electrical Safety
  • Ergonomics
  • PPE
  • Pre-Start up Safety Review

This document outlines the minimum requirements of the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive of duties.

Annual Base Salary: $110k-$125k.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor27s degree in occupational health and safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or a related field preferred. CSP designation is a plus.
  • 5+ years of EHS Manager experience in manufacturing.
  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of safety standards, methodologies, and regulations, including OSHA, ANSI, EPA, and NFPA.
  • Demonstrated ability in taking ownership and initiative of responsibilities and executing them to meet business needs and deliverables.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and show strong organizational skills in a fast-paced business environment while maintaining attention to detail is critical.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills to engage and inspire others to comply with safety policies and standards.
  • Build relationships and effectively communicate with team members company wide.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables and implement solutions to correct.
  • Relentless determination and courage to achieve operational excellence with a positive attitude!

This document outlines the minimum requirements of the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive of duties.

About PaperWorks Industries

PaperWorks Industries is a leading, integrated North American full-service packaging provider. The company's Packaging Solutions division specializes in the production of folding cartons, while its Paperboard division produces approximately 300,000 tons of 100% recycled paperboard annually for a variety of end uses. With mills in the US and Canada, PaperWorks is strategically located to serve the needs of clients throughout North America and the world. The company is committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards. PaperWorks Industries is a portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
Learn more about PaperWorks Industries
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$300 million

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