EHS & Training Manager

EHS & Training ManagerAt American Packaging Corporation (APC), you'll find the packaging career you've been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans, and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC's longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We're constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a "Best of the Best" in the Best Workplaces in America awards for 12 years in a row. It's how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.LOCATION: Cedar City, UTSUMMARY: The EHS & Training Development Manager is responsible for leading the Center of Excellence location environmental, health, and safety programs, while implementing and developing comprehensive training initiatives that ensure regulatory compliance and improve employee job proficiency. This role ensures all work is performed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner and that the workforce is appropriately trained to meet all manufacturing, safety, and quality requirements.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:The primary function of the position is to identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage using safety standards, best management practices, and analytical techniques.Direct and organize EHS-related projects for the site to include:Site emergency preparedness (training, evacuation planning, emergency response)Safety Committees/Teams: Support the COE EHS Managers in the development and growth of team-based structureOversee the facilities' chemical management plan, along with managing the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) approval process.Lead environmental performance continuous improvement efforts (Support ISO 14001)Conduct risk assessments as needed to prioritize top-priority mitigation measures.Provide support to manufacturing and staff and focus on safety awareness, prevention, and training.Facilitate regular engagement with APC employees and champion engagement initiatives.Assist Corporate EHS and local site management in developing health and safety programs and procedures.Conduct Management of Change exercises on all new or changed processes/equipment.Facilitate use of early intervention/physical therapy services as needed.Thoroughly investigate incidents and injuries in a timely mannerTraining:Identify training needs pertaining to EHS and implement accordingly.Participate in plant-wide meetings & present EHS and Training materials as needed.Participate and present safety and training initiatives in new hire orientation/onboardingIn partnership with Human Resources, leads new hire orientation/onboarding training and hand-off of new hires to shift and/or department managers.Conduct contractor training and audits as needed.Assess employees against training requirements to identify training gaps and implement necessary improvements to address gaps, with Corporate Training Manager's guidance.Works with Corporate Training Manager to ensure scheduling and updating assignments. This ensures COE locations maintain training compliance for standard operating procedures, work instructions, and related documents, and all necessary material is incorporated into training and overall job performance.Trains and teaches all new and existing employees through hands-on training and techniques associated with composite manufacturing procedures.In partnership, works with Process Instructors and Level 2 Trainers to create and track all JQS documents.Partner with APC Training and Development leadership to develop, implement, and manage training activities, including recordkeeping, training curriculum, training plans, key performance indicators, facilitation, and support of the Center of ExcellenceCompliance / Recordkeeping:Ensure OSHA compliance throughout the facility.Maintain required OSHA recordkeeping for the site.Meet compliance and reporting requirements of federal &/or state regulations.Assist Plant Engineer with local compliance requirements (fire code, building code, etc.).Maintain all site-required documentation related to safety issues (i.e., accident reports, inspection reports, training logs, etc.)Maintain systems to track/trend key EHS performance indicators & report out as directed.Audits / Prevention:Risk prevention areas include hazardous materials exposure, incidents & injuries, fires, or other unsafe conditions.Actively participate in audits: EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Loss Control, ISO 14001, OSHA Inspections, EPA Inspections, Fire Inspections, others as necessaryResponsible, with the local facility team, for maintaining and auditing Process Safety ManagementFormulate and suggest work safety standards & enforce procedures.Works closely with facility management to quickly identify and address potential hazards or compliance issues.Review and implement recommendations/corrective actions from audits as agreed upon.Perform job site analysis, determine employee exposure, and institute safe work procedures.Conduct regular safety inspections, document findings, and implement corrective actions.Maintain COE/facility programs: Safety shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Tests, others as needed.Participate in APC Internal Audit site visits/reviews.Incident Investigation:Assist in processes that reduce/eliminate injury and near-miss incidents.Lead effective root cause analysis exercises post-incident.Conduct thorough and accurate incident investigations, ensuring immediate hazard containment.Advise EHS/Site Management on problem correction.Coordinate and assist with early return to work for lost time injuries.Implement corrective actions in a timely manner.Any other responsibilities as assigned:Continue training and development in areas of EHS to stay current with changing regulations and EHS advancements/technology.Attend and participate in all company-mandated meetings.Attend Biannual Safety Summit conferences (requires out-of-state travel)Performs all other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Occupational Health, EHS Management) from a four-year college or university, five years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience implementing EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.ABILITY TO INTERPRET AN EXTENSIVE VARIETY OF INSTRUCTIONS FURNISHED IN WRITTEN, ORAL, DIAGRAM, OR SCHEDULE FORM.OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES Candidate must possess/exhibit the following skills/abilities:Absenteeism: at work every day on timeAccuracy: uncompromisedCommunication Skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employeesConflict Resolution, Confidentiality, Deadlines, IndependenceAttention to detail.Innovation: constantly re-develop systemsMultiple projects/priorities/deadline