Senior EHS Specialist

Pro Ampac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a strong safety culture.
Our Westfield, MA Production Site, is currently seeking an experienced EHS Specialist that excels in a fast‑paced environment and can bring a world‑class continuous improvement safety mindset to the team.

Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000 – depending on experience.

• Competitive wages, shift premiums, promotions from within
• 11 paid holidays
• Excellent PTO (vacation and personal time) – available after 60 days
• Full benefits incl. medical, dental, vision, disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Wellness program that gives back money for leading a healthy lifestyle

• Designs and implements safety and environmental policies and procedures including written programs, recordkeeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing, and training.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations by staying informed about changes, interpreting requirements, and implementing necessary adjustments to programs, processes, and policies.
• Facilitates EHS training programs for employees at all levels to ensure knowledge, understanding, and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to all facilities.
• Conducts and documents regular EHS audits and inspections to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations, and requirements.
• Manages and coordinates visits from internal and external regulatory authorities and files annual local, state, and federal environmental reports, potentially including air, waste, water, Tier II, and Form R.
• Directs and provides guidance to the site safety committee with inspections to assess compliance with policies and regulations, identifying and implementing corrective and preventative measures for areas with existing or potential accident and health hazards.
• Manages workers’ compensation cases and EHS programs, including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/reduction, safety behavior audit, and risk assessment programs.
• Develops protocols and manages the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Develops and maintains a culture of continuous improvement in EHS performance by evaluating existing programs, identifying areas for enhancement, and coordinating development of EHS improvement strategic plan, collaborating with site managers.
• Develops safety strategies to correct and prevent potential accidents or health hazards, analyzing safety history, manufacturing processes, product machinery, and chemical exposures to determine safety hazards and identify trends.

• BS required in a related field.
• Certifications required/preferred:
  Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• 3–6 years’ experience in a related field.
• Subject‑matter expert in a particular field.
• Knowledge of Tier II, SPCC, Air Regulations, Stormwater, Spill Planning, Hazardous/Special Wastes, Universal Waste, machine guarding, LOTO, risk management/assessments, root‑cause analysis.

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