EHS Manager

Company: ProAmpac
Location: Walden
Posted on: January 7, 2026

Job Description:

Company Overview ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. We collaborate, so you succeed. We are moving flexible packaging forward by redefining innovation through collaboration within our own company and with our customers and suppliers. Benefits : 401(k) Matching, Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 11 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Vision Insurance. Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Essential Duties and Tasks: Designs and implements safety and environmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, written programs, recordkeeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing, and training. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations by staying informed about changes, interpreting requirements, and implementing necessary adjustments to programs, processes, and policies. Directs, develops, and delivers EHS training programs to employees at all levels, to ensure employees’ knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to all facilities. Manage, complete, and document regular EHS audits and inspections as needed to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations, and requirements. Coordinate visits from internal and external regulatory authorities and file annual local, state and federal environmental reports potentially including air, waste, water, Tier II, and Form R. Supports corporate and on-site initiatives, assignments, projects, and processes. Manages a team and is responsible for all personnel decisions including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding and discipline, planning, assigning, and directing work, and addressing complaints or resolving problems. Manages the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations. Establish and promote a culture of continuous improvement in EHS performance by evaluating existing programs, identifying areas for enhancement, and coordinating development of and EHS improvement strategic plan, collaborating with site managers. Analyze safety history, manufacturing processes, product machinery, and chemical exposures to determine safety hazards, identify trends, and develop safety strategies to correct and prevent potential accidents or health hazards. All other duties as assigned Qualifications, Education and Experience: BS required; preferred in a related field Certifications required/preferred include Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), , 6 years' experience in a related field Proven leadership experience in both safety and environmental. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio, Outlook email and calendar. Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information. Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients. Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options. Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Work Environment: Work primarily in a climate controlled indoor environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Hearing protection, safety shoes, vision and other protection required when in manufacturing areas. This role operates in a professional office environment that may have some exposure to a manufacturing environment. Employee is rarely exposed to non-toxic/nuisance smells from chemicals, airborne dust, moving mechanical parts, high noise levels and hot/humid environmental conditions in the manufacturing areas. Experience Required Waste Management, Lock Out/Tag Out & Machine Guarding Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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