Job Description

Overview

PaperWorks is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards.

We want our team members to be proud of the essential work they do, our commitment to the environment, and the overall company.  As part of our culture journey to be recognized as a Great Place to Work©, we continue to invest heavily in our people, our company culture and in state-of-the-art technology to be at the forefront of innovation and market differentiation.  PaperWorks’ products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.

Summary

At PaperWorks, we are in pursuit of being recognized as a Great Place to Work®.  To get there, we need an experienced and motivated Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to join the team in our Greensboro, NC folding carton plant. In this role, you will develop and implement programs and procedures to reduce the frequency and severity of workplace incidents, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations, ordinances, and laws, and support a safety culture through training, risk assessments, and safety initiatives. Reporting to the General Manager you will provide on-site leadership, guidance, and assistance to plant staff in achieving superior EHS performance to support operational excellence.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 

• Identifies and appraises conditions which could produce accidents and financial losses and evaluates the potential extent of injuries resulting from injuries.
• Conducts or directs research studies to identify hazards and evaluate loss producing potential of given systems, operations, or processes.
• Develops accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of organization.
• Devises methods to evaluate safety program and conducts and directs regular audits to ensure compliance.
• Devises methods to evaluate EPA programs and conducts and directs regular audits to ensure compliance.
• Oversees development, coordination, and implementation of Safety Works program.
• Coordinates and oversees JHAs for all plant positions.
• Develops early return to work plans, in coordination with the Human Resources department.
• Recommends capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment which would increase efficiency and safety of operations.
• Participates in Customer and ISO audits.
• Tests noise levels and measures air quality, using precision instruments or approved outside vendors.
• Assists in developing and implementing orientation packets for Full-Time and temporary employees, visitors, and contractors; in cooperation with the Human Resources department.
• Investigates health and safety accidents.
• Provides regular ongoing feedback to employees regarding performance, quality and safety issues.
• Ensures that proper health and safety training of all staff fallw withing the specifications of the Health and Safety Act.

Performs other job duties as assigned.

QMS Systems: Quality Management Systems (QMS):

Must follow applicable Quality Management System procedures and understand the responsibilities of compliance to all the program requirements. The Quality Management Systems include at a minimum, ISO, Food Safety, and Sustainability.

SAFETY EFFORTS AND MOTIVATION:  Responsible for knowing and following all safety rules.  Proper and safe conduct is encouraged in and around the facility and machinery.  It is expected that each employee use proper personal safety protection.  It is likewise expected that each employee will protect other associates and company property from accidents, illnesses, and health hazards.  Safety is part of this job function and will be considered in performance evaluations, promotions, and any other form of recognition including pay rates.  It is expected that any potential hazards observed be reported to the appropriate supervisor and/or the

General Manager.

QUALITY EFFORTS AND MOTIVATION:  Is responsible for the inherent quality of all support services as they may affect Manufacturing's ability to meet its basic quality responsibility.  Quality is part of this job function and will be considered in performance evaluations, promotions, and any other form of recognition including pay rates. It is expected that any major quality deficiencies be reported to the immediate superintendent, supervisor, or lead person, Quality Assurance department, and/or the Vice President of Manufacturing.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend documents and verbal instructions in English for Safety, ISO, and work related tasks.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret carton industry trade journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.   Ability to effectively present information to corporate management, public groups, customers, and/or boards of directors.

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.  Ability to accurately use and read a standard tape measure using 16th and 32nd measurements.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health or related discipline.
• Must have 3 to 7 years of professional safety and health experience, preferably in Packaging or manufacturing environment.
• Must have knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations and experience with regulatory training.
• Effective process management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.