EHS Specialist

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future?At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visitwww.amcor.com.

Job Description

Develop and administer facility Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies, standards, procedures, and objectives. Foster facility awareness, involvement, and accountability of EHS issues to assure full integration of EHS initiatives with business activities. Direct facility activities to minimize company liability and promote sustainability. This role will support a location of 150-200 employees: with moderate environmental and safety complexity.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

*Facilitate the site EHS Safety Committee.

*Lead the development, and implementation of Machine Guarding engineering improvement projects.

*Develop programs and solutions for the location's EHS Compliance Audit findings.

*Assists the Site EHS Manager, supervisors, and employees with the implementation of creative approaches to improve safety, and liability, and implement EHS initiatives.

*Support the facility in promoting and implementing a high-accountability EHS culture.

*Conduct and/or coordinate EHS inspections and assessments to assure compliance with regulatory requirements, Amcor EHS initiatives, and Amcor Key Performance Measures (KPM) expectations, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide recommendations based on findings.

*Support facility incident investigation process to ensure incidents are reported in a timely manner, root causes are identified, and corrective actions are tracked through closure.

*Provide progress reports, as appropriate, to facility management and facility employees relative to EHS goals, metrics, and other performance indicators

*Coordinates resources to ensure EHS aspects and requirements, including legal requirements as contained in codes, laws, permits, licenses, orders, etc., affecting the facility are fully understood and properly managed. These include - Air Permits, Storm Water Plans, Hazardous Waste Storage, and DOT.

*Procure and maintain records, data, or information necessary to: prepare internally or externally required reports; respond to agency requests; and verify compliance with EHS requirements. Prepare and submit timely reports and responses to informational requests.

*Provide recommendations and ensure proper follow-up and resolution of all concerns identified through assessments, inspections, monitoring activities, or other means.

*Provide training and information necessary to ensure responsible personnel are aware of corporate and governmental EHS regulations and requirements. Hazard Recognition, Working at Heights, Confined Space, LOTO, JSA, and Risk Assessments.

*Support the development, maintenance, implementation, and annual review of EHS policies, procedures, and responsibilities, and develop activities that will stimulate and maintain employee interest as well as improve EHS performance metrics.

*Plan, develop, deliver, and coordinate effective EHS training for all facility employees, temporary workers, contractors, and visitors to promote a strong EHS culture.

WHAT WE VALUE

*Has demonstrated experience in process improvement, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis

*Has effective presentation and training abilities.

*Strong oral and written communication skills

*Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and execute projects.

*Ability to work with several departments/employees at all levels daily.

*Strong knowledge of Microsoft software, including Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to comprehend other software programs outside of Microsoft.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

*A Bachelor's degree in EHS, OSH, Engineering, or a Related Field

*Relevant manufacturing experience with Project Management Leadership

*2+ years' experience or involvement in EHS

*Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) is a plus

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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