ProAmpac
ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a strong safety culture.
Our Westfield, MA Production Site, is currently seeking an experienced EHS Specialist that excels in a fast‑paced environment and can bring a world‑class continuous improvement safety mindset to the team.
Salary Range:
$75,000 to $90,000 – depending on experience.
Benefits
Competitive wages, shift premiums, promotions from within
11 paid holidays
Excellent PTO (Vacation and Personal Time) – Available after 60 days
Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
401(k)
Wellness program that gives back money for leading a healthy lifestyle
Responsibilities
Design and implement safety and environmental policies and procedures, including written programs, record‑keeping, 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.
Facilitate EHS training programs for employees at all levels to ensure knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to all facilities.
Conduct and document regular EHS audits and inspections as needed to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations, and requirements.
Manage and 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.
Direct and provide guidance to site safety committee with inspections to assess compliance with policies and regulations, identifying, determining, and implementing corrective and preventative measures for areas with existing or potential accident and health hazards.
Manage workers’ compensation cases and EHS programs, including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/reduction, safety‑behavior audit, and risk‑assessment programs.
Develop protocols and manage the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in EHS performance by evaluating existing programs, identifying areas for enhancement, and coordinating the development of an EHS improvement strategic plan, collaborating with site managers.
Develop safety strategies to correct and prevent potential accidents or health hazards by analyzing safety history, manufacturing processes, product machinery, and chemical exposures to determine safety hazards and identify trends.
Qualifications
BS required in a related field.
Certifications required/preferred include Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
3–6 years’ experience in a related field.
This position is a subject‑matter expert in a particular field.
Knowledge of Tier II, SPCC, Air Regulations, Stormwater, Spill Planning, Hazardous/Special Wastes, Universal Waste, Machine Guarding, LOTO, Risk Management/Assessments, and Root Cause Analysis.
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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Our Westfield, MA Production Site, is currently seeking an experienced EHS Specialist that excels in a fast‑paced environment and can bring a world‑class continuous improvement safety mindset to the team.
Salary Range:
$75,000 to $90,000 – depending on experience.
Benefits
Competitive wages, shift premiums, promotions from within
11 paid holidays
Excellent PTO (Vacation and Personal Time) – Available after 60 days
Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
401(k)
Wellness program that gives back money for leading a healthy lifestyle
Responsibilities
Design and implement safety and environmental policies and procedures, including written programs, record‑keeping, 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.
Facilitate EHS training programs for employees at all levels to ensure knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to all facilities.
Conduct and document regular EHS audits and inspections as needed to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations, and requirements.
Manage and 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.
Direct and provide guidance to site safety committee with inspections to assess compliance with policies and regulations, identifying, determining, and implementing corrective and preventative measures for areas with existing or potential accident and health hazards.
Manage workers’ compensation cases and EHS programs, including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/reduction, safety‑behavior audit, and risk‑assessment programs.
Develop protocols and manage the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in EHS performance by evaluating existing programs, identifying areas for enhancement, and coordinating the development of an EHS improvement strategic plan, collaborating with site managers.
Develop safety strategies to correct and prevent potential accidents or health hazards by analyzing safety history, manufacturing processes, product machinery, and chemical exposures to determine safety hazards and identify trends.
Qualifications
BS required in a related field.
Certifications required/preferred include Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
3–6 years’ experience in a related field.
This position is a subject‑matter expert in a particular field.
Knowledge of Tier II, SPCC, Air Regulations, Stormwater, Spill Planning, Hazardous/Special Wastes, Universal Waste, Machine Guarding, LOTO, Risk Management/Assessments, and Root Cause Analysis.
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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