Regional Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager- Manufacturing

 

 

 

Regional Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager- Manufacturing

 

Provides EHS leadership and technical expertise to Orora Packaging Solutions (OPS) divisions in the Southern California Manufacturing business groups to ensure the protection and safety of OPS co-workers and the environment.

 

Reports to: Director of Manufacturing-Standards and Process

Location:  Orange County, CA.

Travel: 45% Local travel (as needed or as required) - Multi Site responsibility

FSLA: Exempt

 

 

What You’ll be Responsible For

• Delivers oversight and guidance to assigned manufacturing plants on all matters related to safety and environmental compliance.  Requires in-depth knowledge of safety (Federal and Cal-OSHA) and environmental regulations (hazardous waste, industrial wastewater, storm water, air permitting, EPCRA Tier II) as they apply to manufacturing settings. 
• Oversees environmental compliance efforts for the Southern California manufacturing business. 
• Partners with manufacturing Business Leaders to identify, prioritize and manage EHS risks. 
• Utilizes experience and EHS technical expertise to assist co-workers at all organizational levels with ad hoc problem-solving and issue resolution. 
• Engages in open and honest dialogue with co-workers at all organizational levels in order to encourage a positive safety culture and establish a proactive approach of bringing forward issues, concerns and suggestions.
• Conducts EHS audits and inspections to monitor safety performance and compliance with standards. Prepares and maintains necessary documentation and reports.
• Provides and/or coordinates EHS training.
• Ensures environmental regulatory reports are completed and submitted in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Oversees incident investigations and partners with cross-functional team members to manage Post-Incident and Worker’s Compensation processes.
• Collaborates with functional EHS team to develop and continuously improve company EHS policies, procedures and training programs.
• Performs other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

 

 

      

What We’re Looking For  

Minimum Qualifications:

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Safety/Environmental with responsibility for managing environmental compliance programs 
  • 5+ years working for a Manufacturer or working within a Manufacturing environment
  • Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

 

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Proven Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, Environmental Protection Regulations, Risk Assessment and Management Practices, Workers' Compensation Law
  • Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with business leaders
  • Strong communication skills (oral and written)
  • Must uphold a high sense of integrity feel comfortable holding others to the same standard
  • Ability to drive accountability and deliver results

 

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Please refer to the Orora Packaging Solutions Job Analysis Report.  The ph