Plant EHS Manager (OHSE)

About the role

The Plant EHS Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the plant's Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental (OHSE) management system. This role is a key partner to plant leadership, driving a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and corporate standards. The EHS Manager oversees critical programs including safety, fire protection, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, construction safety, training, and site security. This position plays a central role in identifying risks, implementing preventive measures, and monitoring performance to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the plant's OHSE management system, ensuring alignment with regulatory and company requirements
• Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute the site OHSE strategy, including assigning ownership and driving implementation
• Drive a strong safety culture through leadership, communication, recognition programs, and employee engagement initiatives
• Conduct OHSE audits, inspections, and analyses to ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance; develop and track corrective action plans to completion
• Ensure critical risk assessments and job safety analyses are completed and that corrective actions are implemented effectively
• Collaborate cross-functionally with department personnel, supervisors, and operators to identify, resolve, and prevent workplace hazards
• Review and oversee incident investigations to ensure completeness and accuracy; enter finalized reports into the corporate incident management system
• Analyze incident data, audit findings, and employee feedback to identify trends and prioritize improvement efforts
• Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and inspections (e.g., OSHA, environmental, fire), ensuring readiness and compliance
• Maintain required regulatory records, including OSHA 300 logs, and ensure proper posting and documentation
• Oversee environmental, fire protection, industrial hygiene, and site security programs to ensure compliance and effectiveness
• Support construction and contractor activities by monitoring performance and ensuring adherence to safe work practices
• Chair plant safety committees and communicate OHSE updates through meetings, reports, and other communication channels
• Develop, deliver, and manage safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors; track compliance and maintain training records
• Partner with HR to support workers' compensation coordination, job training programs, and safe work practices development
• Develop and manage the annual OHSE budget, monitoring performance against targets
• Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and related systems
• Work closely with Regional and Corporate Safety teams to align on standards, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain a strong presence on the plant floor to coach, mentor, and reinforce safe behavior
• Uphold the company's food safety and quality standards, complying with all SQF requirements.
• Relationships:
• Regional OHSE Manager or Corporate OHSE Manager
• Plant Leadership
• Amcor co-workers
• Internal and External Customers
• Physical Requirements
• ☒ Normal Vision
• ☒ Hearing/Listening
• ☒ Sitting
• ☒ Distant Vision
• ☒ Talking/Speaking
• ☒ Standing
• ☒ Near Vision
• ☒ Hand/Finger Dexterity
• ☒ Walking
• ☒ Stooping
• ☒ Pushing/Pulling
• ☒ Bending
• ☒ Kneeling
• ☒ Climbing
• ☐ Driving- Forklift
• ☐ Carrying (>50 pounds)
• ☐Lifting (50+ pounds)
• ☐ Driving Automobile/truck/van
• ☒ Carrying ( ☒ Lifting (
• About You
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, or Safety Engineer or equivalent experience and technical training in lieu of degree.
• Three years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety field in a

Benefits

Additional Information

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description

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