Plant Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Company Description

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne, a cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench the thirst, well it was probably made by us, we are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Job Description

The Plant EHS Manager will:

• Plan, promote, and follow-up on all phases of the plant safety program and drive the safety culture.
• Under the direction of Global EHS, create and develop new methods and strategies to help engage employees in safety culture.
• Drive and mentor the Safety Committee, communicate action plans, and follow up with action owners.
• Drive incident investigations and provide corrective and preventive actions to prevent the reoccurrence of the incidents.
• Maintain accurate and complete records that meet regulatory requirements, including but not limited to:
  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  • Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • Clean Air Act (CAA)
  • Clean Water Act (CWA)
  • Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
  • Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
  • National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
  • All applicable local and state regulatory requirements
• Develop and conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for different operations, communicate identified risks, and provide solutions, control measures, and action plans for addressing the risks.
• Deliver training to the new-hires, employees, and contractors on corporate EHS policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal regulations.
• Participate in state and federal OSHA inspections and annual regulatory inspections.
• Act as the site contact for Worker’s Compensation issues.
• Conduct applicable facility environmental training including: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC). 
• Perform site inspections and initiate corrective actions.

The Plant EHS Manager should have:

• High energy with the ability to motivate people and drive the safety culture.
• Experience developing and delivering training.
• A collaborative approach to leadership and a willingness to actively participate on the floor.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player with multiple departments.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to act as an EHS subject matter expert and utilize approaches that require innovation and technical skills.
• Well-developed planning and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize activities, meet commitments, and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing plant performing Environmental, Health and Safety activities 
• CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification is preferred 
• Able to certify OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training is preferred

Additional Information

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $110,000 and includes a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are: 

• Vacation time and paid holidays  
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage 
• Pre-tax accounts 
• Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions 
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness 
• Employee Assistance Program 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at