HS&E Manager (Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007)

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB SUMMARY:

General Environmental and Employee Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the environment (including the broader community impacted by environmental hazards) and employees including: Creating and implementing health, safety, occupational and environmental programs to prevent injuries and illnesses within the workplace and environmental accidents. Inspecting workplace and environmental incidents in accordance with company procedures and implementing corrective actions. Ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements related to environmental and employee health and safety and identifying areas for improvement. Developing and managing an environmental and employee health & safety training plan. Maintaining relationships with the community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the environmental performance of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
• Responsible for maintaining/managing safety budget
• Progression within the levels reflects increase in scope and responsibilities as well as growth in business and industry experience, process and people leadership capabilities, and broad technical expertise.
• Manages experienced professionals and/or supervisors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Ability to multi-task, leading several projects at a time
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term challenges.
• Works on issues of diverse scope; analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of concepts, theories, and principles in own discipline and a basic knowledge of other disciplines.
• Solves problems following operational policies; understands the broader impact across the facility
• Acts as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
• Applies understanding of the business and how area of responsibility integrates with other areas to achieve plant objectives.
• Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units.
• Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.
• Assignments are defined by activities and objectives; work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Measure and report regulatory compliance timely. Examples include MIOSHA, FM Global, EGLE & ESG
• Decisions impact work processes and outcomes.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause serious delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
• Interacts frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels.
• Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives.
• Interaction typically concerns resolution of operational and scheduling issues.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.
• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our strategic pillars: Innovation, Culture, Planet and Results.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
• Ability to work off hours, Holidays and weekends as required

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Business acumen
• Influence skills
• Self-starter
• Negotiation skills
• Organization skills
• Results oriented
• Multi-Task

Pay Range: $94,875.00 - $126,500.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [email protected] . 

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