Regional EHS Manager

at Pactiv Evergreen in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen is a leading food and beverage manufacturer with locations throughout North America. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) practices across all our operations. To support this commitment, we are seeking a qualified and experienced Regional, Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to oversee EHS initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

EHS Program Development and Implementation:

+ Develop and implement EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as company standards.

+ Conduct regular assessments of EHS risks and hazards and collaborate with site EHS and plant managers to develop mitigation strategies, improve performance and reduce risk.

+ Provide guidance and support to ensure consistent implementation of EHS programs

Training and Education:

+ Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees and managers to raise awareness of EHS issues and promote best practices as needed.

+ Ensure all employees receive appropriate training on safety procedures, emergency response protocols, and environmental regulations.

Compliance Monitoring and Reporting:

+ Monitor compliance with EHS regulations and company policies, conducting regular audits and inspections as needed. This includes supporting and participating within the scope of the corporate assessment program.

+ Support data and compliance monitoring through the EHS data management system (Gensuite).

+ Prepare and submit required regulatory reports and documentation accurately and on time.

+ Assist facilities with the investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Stakeholder Engagement:

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for EHS-related inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers, and other external stakeholders, as needed.

+ Collaborate with corporate EHS teams and functional leads to align business unit initiatives with company-wide objectives and standards.

Continuous Improvement:

+ Identify opportunities for process improvements and risk reduction initiatives to enhance EHS performance.

+ Stay informed about emerging EHS trends, regulations, and best practices, and incorporate relevant changes into regional programs and procedures.

+ Support the implementation of the Pactiv Evergreen Performance System.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

+ Significant experience in EHS compliance with a specific focus on environmental, health, and safety knowledge.

+ Experience in leading indirect multi-functional teams.

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

+ 30-50 % travel is expected.

+ 7 yrs. Professional/Leadership EHS experience (Manufacturing experience a plus).

+ Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work product, both that which is produced by the individual and that of the team, often requiring the adherence to tight deadlines.

+ Excellent communicator who can communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing and can clearly convey information in an emergency situation.

+ Strong relationship building, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to interact patiently, respectfully, and with cultural sensitivity, at all levels of an organization on sensitive security issues.

+ Critical thinker with strong analytical skills and sound judgment.

+ Ability to balance a “roll up your sleeves” approach to day-to-day work while serving as a strategic partner to corporate organization.

+ Strong personal character, an individual who can maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibits unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.

+ Client-service focus and ability to respond promptly to security inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.

+ Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies, many of whom may have limited or no understanding of risk management or safety/security.

+ Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development.

+ Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

+ Strong organizational skills to include: Tracking, coordination across multiple programs, effective reporting of status and results to executive level management.

+ Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of management systems (ISO 14001 and 45001 experience preferred).

+ Effective communication skills (written and verbal), team building and demonstrated leadership skills with all levels in the organization.

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE)is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

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Job Locations US

ID 2024-24646

Category EHS

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Salaried