Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

POSITION PURPOSE
The EHS Manager (Environmental, Health, and Safety) is responsible for the overall daily operation of the Safety department including the environmental, health, and safety strategies as well as assisting in the development of any policies and practices. This incumbent is responsible for providing and promoting a workplace focused on compliance with all Federal, State and Local Industrial Standards. The EHS Manager oversees the accuracy and effectiveness of procedures, forms, work instructions, and communication to floor personnel, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and maintaining approval through all internal and external audits. EHS programs are being implemented, with leadership collaboration, to ensure employee awareness of risks and to reduce, avoid, and protect employees from hazards in the workplace, including occupational illness or disease. Maintain compliance with safety, and governmental regulations by identifying and analyzing problems, then finalizing, presenting the business case for suggestions and recommendations for improvements. Empower all employees to own safety through training, education, and leading by example.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000-120,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, free onsite clinic, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with
OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Work with training department to develop and provide safety training for employees, assuring that we
are providing a safe and secure work environment.
• Oversee the investigation of work-related illness and injuries; investigating all accidents, near misses,
or areas or concern and assuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Champion Human Performance principles through training, tools, and event learning teams.
• Identifies safety hazards inherent in the organization’s operations and collaborates with operations,
maintenance, and HR to address those hazards.
• Assist with Worker’s Compensation claims for the plant.
• Organize and facilitate employee Safety Committee.
• Facilitate audits to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or
preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Coordinates emergency response operations including medical, chemical, fire and evacuation/rescue,
designating responders, training, and scheduling drills.

Company policies, procedures, and practices are implemented via this position. Quality of products is directly
related to the effectiveness of individuals in this job. A broad base of current technical knowledge is required
to ensure that standards are met and efficiencies are maintained. Problem solving and decision making
abilities are essential for success.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental related discipline and 5+ years experience in EHS or related field
• Certification preferred (CIH, CSP, and/or CHP)
• Demonstrated computer literacy with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations.
• Experience with hazardous materials, air permits, and environmental reporting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a team player that interacts effectively with co- workers in group or in independent cooperative activities.
• Ability to function under pressure and able to prioritize numerous tasks with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and work flexible hours as needed.

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What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [email protected].

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