EHS Manager

Printpack

Grand Prairie Converting, TX


Printpack is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the role of EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) manager located at our Grand Prairie Converting Plant.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Science, Engineering or related Environmental, Safety and Health Field preferred), and/or equivalent job-related experience

  • Five (5) years of relevant experience in safety and environmental

  • Relevant professional certifications (CSP, CHMM, QEP, CSHO, or equivalents) - strongly preferred; or an additional 2+ years of relevant work experience;

  • OSHA, EPA and DOT Regulatory knowledge

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of engineering, operations, environmental and safety standards

  • Master's degree in a related field a plus

  • Working knowledge of EHS management systems (ISO and VPP)

  • Experience with OSHA VPP Star certification process


Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and direction to plant management and associates to achieve safety and environmental goals through commitment and engagement

  • In consultation with the appropriate corporate offices, interpret all current and applicable laws, company policy and good manufacturing practices to ensure a safe, clean, and environmentally compliant work place

  • Provide awareness and in depth training as necessary on safe work practices and environmental requirements.

  • Lead risk assessment exercises to anticipate hazards and prioritize solutions

  • Develop tools for assessing, measuring, and reporting effectiveness of safety and environmental initiatives

  • Investigate safety and environmental incidents to ensure proper plant response, identify the root cause, and in consultation with the appropriate corporate offices establish methods to prevent recurrence of similar situations

  • Provide leadership and training to production and response teams, evaluate their effectiveness, and plan improvements

  • Generate reports as necessary to identify trends, educate the work force, and supply corporate leaders and government agencies with information they require

  • Work closely with all plant and divisional teams

  • Identify and develop good working relationships with state and local authorities (i.e., state/local environmental and safety agencies, wastewater authorities, fire departments, etc)

  • Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations and identify all requirements that apply, or may apply, to the facility

  • Coordinate and assist in the execution of capital EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) projects to ensure compliance with requirements and completion on a timely basis. This includes recommendation of EHS capital equipment purchases and other equipment to ensure compliance with rules and regulations

  • Hire and manage contractors and consultants where required to complete EHS activities in a timely manner and within budget

  • Conduct audits and inspections of plant activities, and train others on conducting such audits and inspections. Inform the plant manager of conditions, which could lead to potential violations of laws and regulations or company policies and procedures

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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