Director, EHS

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference! 

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.  

  

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com. 

Job Description

Position Overview:

Oversees Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) programs for Amcor Rigid Packaging North America (ARPNA). The Director, EHS is a key resource and provides functional direction and technical support to Operations Leadership, Plant Managers and EHS Managers regarding their respective environment, health and safety roles and responsibilities. Works in collaboration with and supports Plant Management teams in developing and implementing strategies to improve EHS performance, as well as compliance with Amcor standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

• Coordinate the implementation of EHS Strategies for ARPNA to enable manufacturing facilities to achieve EHS KPI goals
• Collaborate with and support Operations management teams in developing and implementing strategies and programs to ensure compliance with Amcor EHS Standards, with emphasis on Critical Risk mitigation and ongoing compliance, as well as effective management systems
• Provide guidance and support to the ARPNA Global Manufacturing Services Organization (GMSO)
• Represent ARPNA on Amcor’s Global Safety Steering Committee (GSSC) and contribute to Company EHS standards development and implementation
• Collaborate with Amcor’s Global EHS team to plan and execute annual EHS audit plan for the ARPNA organization
• Coordinate and assist Operations EHS Managers with implementation of ARPNA programs and policies, as well as conformance with Amcor global EHS standards
• Assist ARPNA organization in developing and implementing effective injury prevention plans, compliance plans, incident management support, worker’s compensation program administration, site EHS assessments, EHS audits and property insurance support and recommendations
• Manage organization’s EHS program development and deployment across ARPNA and provide plant level guidance and support
• Support continuous improvement in safety KPIs by analyzing safety statistics to identify trends and concerns, and work with respective cross-functional Engineering, and Operations Management Teams to implement SMART plans, best practices, and guidance in support of the same
• Participate in and provide support for internal EHS audits and related external audits, ensure proper corrective and preventive action plans, and support and validate on-time completion of key actions
• Oversee recordkeeping, reporting and incident investigation process and ensure conformance with established Amcor standards across ARPNA
• Coach Operations Management, including plant Safety Managers, on EHS programs and initiatives, while supporting ARPNA execution
• Collaborate with plant teams to resolve EHS non-conformances and issues necessitating support
• Develop the ARPNA monthly safety report and other reports/presentations as needed
• Support EHS resource selection, development, mentoring, and performance management
• Provide direction and support for resolution regulatory agency inspections, as well as Workers Compensation claims management process
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in safety management, safety engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in environment, health, and safety in a manufacturing environment, with multi-site EH&S management experience preferred
• Proven ability to work with external regulatory agencies
• Proficient in OSHA and ANSI standards
• Working knowledge in state workers compensation laws and practices, and insurance claims protocols
• Knowledge of ergonomic analysis and program application
• Knowledge in behavior based safety principles and related training
• Knowledge in change management principles
• Strong ability to communicate and interface with all levels of the organization
• Working knowledge/application of Microsoft Office
• Proven track record in supporting EHS in a large multi-site organization
• CSP, CIH or CSM certification a plus
• Travel up to 50%
  
  

Competencies

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results
  
  

3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies

• Influencing Others
• Process Management
• Managerial Courage
  
  

Relationships

• Indirect/Direct reports
• Amcor co-workers
• Internal and external customers
• Plant Management Staff
• Plant Co-workers
• Suppliers and vendors
• Amcor Business Unit Leadership
• Global Manufacturing Services Organization
  
  

ADA Requirements

Physical Requirements

Normal Vision

Distant Vision

Near Vision

Hearing/ Listening

Sitting

Talking/Speaking

Walking

Standing

Stooping

Bending

Kneeling

Climbing

Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Work Environment : Office Environment and frequent Plant Manufacturing Environment

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

Our Expectations

We Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win. We Are Winning When

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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