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.
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Purpose:
This position is responsible for the development and implementation of plant safety/health programs and plant environmental compliance programs in support of corporate-wide guidelines, standards, and applicable regulations. Provide on-site leadership, guidance and assistance to plant staff in achieving superior safety/health and environmental performance. This position reports to the Plant Manager and is a member of the Plant Leadership Team.
Functions - the following are key roles of the position, but are not inclusive;
Provide safety/health and environmental expertise to plant staff, including consulting with and providing guidance to the Plant Manager and management team.
Develop, implement and manager safety and health programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local safety & health standards and in support of Graphic Packaging’s safety and health guidelines and minimum safety and health guidelines.
Review all safety polices annually for compliance with current regulations.
Develop and implement environmental programs to assure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations and in support of Graphic Packaging’s environmental guidelines including but not limited to air permitting, hazardous and non-hazardous wastes collection and disposal, NPDES and storm water management.
Develop, implement, and track employee safety and plant environmental training in support of written programs.
Perform periodic safety and environmental audits. Develop recommendations for improvement.
Develop, track, analyze, and communicate plant safety statistics and plant environmental reporting and statistics including but not limited to hazardous waste generator status, Title V air emissions, SARA 312 and 313 usage and reporting requirements, etc.
Manage environmental and safety reporting systems for incident reporting, monthly compliance and audits.
DOT/RCRA Certified to manage Hazardous Waste.
Complete all necessary environmental reporting to state and local agencies
Coordinate plant involvement with OSHA and regulatory inspections and audits.
Organize workload so that applicable regulatory guidelines are met.
Continue to increase professional environmental knowledge through reading, training, conference attendance, etc. Develop a network of key environmental contacts in regulatory agencies, trade organizations and consulting firms.
Provide support for incident investigations, case manage local workers compensation and return to work program.
Conduct Safety Meetings to review facility safety trends and action Items.
Maintain Certification as a Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner in order to help maintain facility SQF Status.
Perform Functional Job Risk Assessments to identify potential areas for risk of injury.
Complete Safety Training for all new hire and temporary employees.
Job Requirements:
Good understanding of federal, state and local safety and workers’ compensation laws, workers’ compensation claim filing and cost containment strategies. BS in safety or environmental science, engineering or related field recommended.
Experience (3-7 years) in coordinating, managing and developing Environmental Health and Safety programs.
Experience (3 years) in industrial safety, health protection and regulatory compliance.
Proficient computer skills in MS Office and database programs.
Self-starter, good people skills, strong personal leadership, organizational skills, oral and written communication skills.
Good understanding of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
The above job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the EEO is the Law Poster. Please apply at www.graphicpkg.com
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: 94
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.
Pay Range: $78,450.00 - $104,600.00
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 accommodations@graphicpkg.com.