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EHS Manager
LOCATION: Rochester, NY
SUMMARY: This role support APC's Environmental, Health & Safety programs and strategic initiatives. It is the responsibility of the EHS Manager to ensure that all work performed is done in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Implement Corporate EHS programs, policies, and training with respect to environmental protection, worker safety, industrial hygiene, and other related areas for the site. Exempt level position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• The primary function of the position is to identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage using safety standards, best management practices, and analytical techniques.
• Site emergency preparedness (training, evacuation planning, emergency response)
• Safety Committees/Teams: Support the site in the development and growth of an employee-driven team-based structure
• Oversee the facilities chemical management plan along with managing the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) approval process.
• Lead environmental performance continuous improvement efforts (Support ISO 14001)
• Conduct risk assessments as needed to prioritize top priority mitigation measures.
• Provide support to manufacturing and staff and focus on safety awareness, prevention and training.
• Facilitate regular engagement with APC employees and champion engagement initiatives.
• Assist Corporate EHS and local site management in developing health and safety programs and procedures.
• Conduct Management of Change exercises on all new or changed processes/equipment.
• Facilitate use of early intervention/physical therapy services as needed.
• Thoroughly investigate incidents and injuries in a timely manner

Training:

• Identify training needs pertaining to EHS and implement accordingly.
• Participate in plant-wide meetings & present EHS materials as needed.
• Participate in new hire orientation safety training as directed.
• Conduct contractor training and audits as needed.

EHS Compliance / Recordkeeping:

• Ensure OSHA compliance throughout the facility.
• Maintain required OSHA recordkeeping for the site.
• Meet compliance and reporting requirements of federal &/or state regulations.
• Title V air permit management and ongoing compliance with permit and regulatory requirements, reporting, inspection, testing, and agency inspections.
• Hazardous Waste Generator facility, including conducting or overseeing on-site handling, management and shipping of hazardous wastes; state/federal reporting; agency inspections; contingency planning; and hazardous waste reduction.
• SARA reporting (Form R and Tier II)
• Oversight of recycling of solid wastes
• Spill prevention planning (SPCC, SPR)
• Chemical bulk storage tanks, underground and/or aboveground
• Assist Plant Engineer with local compliance requirements (fire code, building code, etc.).
• Maintain all site required documentation related to safety issues (i.e., accident reports, inspection reports, training logs, etc.)
• Maintain systems to track/trend key EHS performance indicators & report out as directed.

Audits / Prevention:

• Risk prevention areas include hazardous materials exposure, incidents & injuries, fires, or other unsafe conditions.
• Actively participate in audits: EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Loss Control, ISO 45001/14001, NYSDEC Inspections, OSHA Inspections, EPA Inspections, Fire Inspections, others as necessary
• Responsible, with the local facility team, for maintaining and auditing Process Safety Management
• Formulate and suggest work safety standards & enforce procedures.
• Works closely with facility management to quickly identify and address potential hazard or compliance issues.
• Review and implement recommendations/corrective actions from audits as agreed upon.
• Perform job site analysis, determine employee exposure, and institute safe work procedures.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, document findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain COE/facility programs: Safety shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Tests, others as needed.
• Participate in APC Internal Audit site visits/reviews.

Incident Investigation:

• Assist in processes that reduce/eliminate injury and near miss incidents.
• Lead effective root cause analysis exercises post-incident.
• Conduct thorough and accurate incident investigations ensuring immediate hazard containment.
• Advise EHS/Site Management on problem correction.
• Coordinate and assist with early return to work for lost time injuries.
• Implement corrective actions in a timely manner.

Any other responsibilities as assigned:

• Continue training and development in areas of EHS to stay current with changing regulations and EHS advancements/technology.
• Attend and participate in all company mandated meetings.
• Attend Biannual Safety Summit conferences (requires out of state travel)

Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Occupational Health, EHS Management) from four-year college or university, five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience implementing EHS programs in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations is required. Must have experience interpreting regulatory requirements and implementing and coordinating OSHA compliance programs.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES
Candidate must possess/exhibit the following skills/abilities:

• Absenteeism: at work every day on time
• Accuracy: uncompromised
• Communication Skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees
• Conflict Resolution, Confidentiality, Deadlines, Independence
• Attention to detail.
• Innovation: constantly re-develop systems
• Multiple projects/priorities/deadlines, Organizational skills & Presentation skills
• Professionalism/professional demeanor
• Software: Microsoft Office Suite
• Team: work as a member with all employees
• Safety & Environmental Management, manufacturing, OSHA, EPA, ISO, RCRA, Waste Water, Storm Water, Air Permits, OSHA Process Safety Management 1910.110, managing a PSM Process, Ergonomics Assessment, HAZWOPER, Manufacturing Behavioral Based Safety, Development and Management of Training Programs, Compliance Management, Worker's Compensation, Safety Team Management, Fire Protection, Facility-Wide Site Security Activities, First Responder.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb or balance. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs - reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Minimal travel by air and/or auto requiring overnight stays. (2/3x per year).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.
If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at:
talentacquisition@americanpackaging.com .
Salary Description
$105,000 - 120,000