Job description

Directs, plans, establishes, and implements occupational EH&S loss prevention programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for team members and plant facilities. Ensures that PPC Flexible Packaging (PPC) complies with applicable federal and state EH&S laws, regulations, and standards.

Leads the strategic and tactical activities of all EH&S and loss prevention programs for the Western Region including Payson, UT, North Salt Lake City, UT, McKinney, TX. This position may need to travel to any location at any time.

Responsibilities and Duties:

This job description and performance standard document has been prepared as a guide to ensure better communication and understanding. All responsibilities, however, have not been included, nor could they be. Your Supervisor/Manager may from time to time ask you to perform other related duties not specifically included in this description. Likewise, this description will be revised when required to meet current business needs.

• Serve as regional environmental health and safety support to standardize and harmonize the execution of EHS programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and PPC Policies.
• Foster a strong, safety-focused culture to ensure risk controls are in place to reduce or eliminate the frequency and severity of future claims to reduce the company’s total cost of risk.
• Extensive knowledge of 40 CFR Chapter I Subchapter C – Air Programs
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910
• Inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations.
• Performs and documents safety inspections.
• Prepares and files required reports – i.e., OSHA 300, 300A, Tier II, Form R, Air emissions.
• Working knowledge of principles, regulations and technologies required to manage universal waste, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste.
• Maintains safety equipment supply and availability.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the general industry.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works independently.
• Lead small safety teams i.e., safety committees.
• Knowledge of OSHA required written programs i.e., Hearing Conservation, lockout tagout, Powered Industrial Trucks
• Lead the Emergency Response Team
• Ensure initial and annual OSHA training requirements are met.
• Leads incident/accident investigations, including identification of root cause.
• Ensure that local managers, supervisors, and employees are properly trained to conduct investigations, develop, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Keeps track of the corrective action / preventive action (CAPA) for any safety action items resulting from investigations or audits.
• Enters and maintains data related to Behavior Based Safety (BBS) program.
• Participates in Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)

Across the enterprise:

• Serve as subject matter leader of the Center of Excellence (COE) for environmental compliance, air permitting and emissions reporting.
• Communicate Environmental, Health and Safety best practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in EHS Management, EHS Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or similar
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Environmental, Health and Safety within a manufacturing facility
• Experience in Hazardous Waste procedures, local and state regulations
• Preferred experience in a food or food related manufacturing facility
• Preferred Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or similar industry recognized certification preferred.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and ensure proper handling of items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work during the hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Must be capable and willing to work in excess of a normal workweek with notice, as outlined in the Personnel Handbook, as work level demands dictate.
• Must be able to identify, prioritize, and meet multiple expectations for area of responsibility.
• Must have the physical dexterity to bend, stand, flex, and reach as the position dictates.
• Must be able to use the Company’s software efficiently and effectively.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must travel (up to 20%) as required; overnight travel may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• What is your target compensation?

Experience:

• EHS: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Payson, UT 84651

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