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

• 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.

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

Please refer to the Orora Packaging Solutions Job Analysis Report.  The physical demands and work environment are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential duties.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.  Here's a sample of the benefits we offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions

If you are interested in applying for employment with Orora Packaging Solutions and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: careers@ororagroup.com for additional support and guidance

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