EHS & Sustainability Specialist (Corrugated Industry) Job Description
As an EHS & Sustainability Specialist in the corrugated industry, your role is pivotal in maintaining safety, health, and environmental compliance within our facilities. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure workplace safety, minimize risks, and foster a culture of well-being.
Responsibilities
1. Safety Compliance and Reporting:

Prepare and submit all necessary OSHA and environmental reports.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations specific to the corrugated industry, including 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations, 555 CFR Explosive Regulations, and EPA Waste Regulations.
Monitor and address safety concerns related to machinery, equipment, and processes.

2. Health and Safety Programs:

Develop, implement, and maintain effective health and safety programs.
Conduct regular internal audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement.
Provide technical expertise for equipment modifications, safety assessments, and capital projects.
Deliver safety training sessions to employees, emphasizing industry-specific risks.

3. Environmental Compliance:

Collaborate with environmental teams to ensure adherence to industry-specific environmental regulations.
Assist in designing and implementing site-specific environmental programs.
Evaluate compliance with permits, waste management plans, and pollution prevention measures.

4. Sustainability:

Develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy for the corrugator plant, aligned with organization sustainability goals and objectives.
Conduct assessments of current environmental practices, including energy consumption, waste generation, and water usage, to identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement initiatives to reduce environmental impact, such as energy efficiency projects, waste reduction programs, and water conservation measures.
Monitor and analyze key sustainability performance indicators, such as water usage intensity, and waste diversion rates, to track progress against targets, and areas for improvement, for internal and external stakeholders.
Stay informed about emerging sustainability trends, technologies, and the best practices relevant to the corrugator plant industry, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance sustainability performance.
Engage with suppliers, customers, regulatory agencies, and community organizations to promote sustainability initiatives and foster partnership that support our sustainability goals.
Conduct training sessions to raise awareness of sustainability issues and promote employee’s engagement in sustainability efforts.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits and certifications relevant to the corrugator plant operations, and coordinate with regulatory agencies as necessary.
Practice in sustainability-related audits, assessments, and certifications and implement corrective actions as needed to address any non-compliance issues.

5. Qualifications:

Relevant degree (e.g., Bachelor’s or University Degree) in fields such as Health, Engineering, Industrial Science, or Environmental Science.
Certifications: CPR, ASP, CSP, OSHA, CHST, CIH, CMSP, OHST, ISO, EHS.

6. Desired Skills and Experience:

In-depth knowledge of corrugated industry safety standards.
Familiarity with OSHA regulations specific to manufacturing and industrial settings.
Experience implementing EHS programs to reduce incidents and enhance compliance.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence change at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive results-oriented approach to problem-solving.

**Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.*

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