Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Ro le description:

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist will be responsible for supporting and monitoring the Environmental, Health, and Safety program for the Bridgeton, NJ plant with a focus on the prevention and control of occupational injury and illnesses.

Responsibilities:

• Auditing operations for adherence to EHS audit protocols, EHS and food safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Administer programs geared to protect the health and safety of company employees, visitors, and contractors and to protect any impact on the environment
• Engaging with workers to identify potentially unsafe activities, work practices, and use of equipment or tools at the plant
• Ensuring that employees are informed of EHS protocols and training is conducted as required
• Promoting safe and professional work practices and conditions that are compliant with environmental, health, and safety policies, regulations, and best practices
• Documenting and reporting EHS audit findings, EHS incidents, root cause analysis results and corrective actions into the Ardagh Risk Management System
• Assisting in the preparation of EHS reports, assessments, and records for internal stakeholders and external regulatory agencies
• Keeping abreast of the latest EHS trends, policies, regulations, and best practices

Minimum skills / qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
• Independent thinking and ability to resolve regulatory and technical issues to best advise management on resolving EHS issues
• Persuasive communication skills for training and reporting findings
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred skills / qualifications:

• Ability to interpret OSHA and EPA regulations and related safety/environmental regulations
• Professional certification (e.g. CSP, CIH, CHMM)
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• ISO 14001/45001 experience
• Experience in creating Power Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards

Compensation:

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $58,300 and 87,500 per year. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

This role is eligible to participate in the annual Ardagh Incentive Bonus (AIB) plan. The bonus incentive program is based on total company performance.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
Today, we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

• Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.