EHS Manager

Role Overview

Serve as the EHS&S representative for the facility. Lead and manage safety, environmental, and energy‑saving initiatives to ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Champion alignment with global standards and facilitate communication and reporting across the organization.

• Cascade Aptar's global EHS&S strategies into site‑level initiatives.
• Develop and implement EHS improvement projects; oversee daily EHS operations.
• Support compliance audits, track and close findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Represent the facility in interactions with external agencies.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and implement improvements.
• Manage the incident response program, lead investigations, apply root‑cause analysis, and ensure effective corrective/preventive actions.
• Compile and report EHS data (energy usage, waste metrics, safety incidents) to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Engage with other facilities to share best practices and ensure consistent application of corporate EHS standards.
• Track and report site performance against measurable targets; contribute to regional and global dashboards.
• Train personnel in emergency response protocols for incidents such as fires, severe weather, injuries, and first aid.
• Collaborate with engineering to mitigate risks posed by noise, chemical exposure, or biological hazards.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and advise facility leadership proactively.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement for safety across all functions; advocate for employee‑driven change initiatives.
• Support regional EHS planning and execution, including budgeting, training, and tracking activities through strategic controls.
• Coordinate with global and regional EHS&S teams to align objectives and ensure comprehensive reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field. Combination of relevant experience and education/certifications may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

• Proven leadership experience managing direct and indirect teams.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Certification.
• Expertise in EHS Management Systems auditing.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive EHS program leadership and incident investigation experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations; ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 experience preferred.
• Experience supporting cross‑site reporting and global alignment is an advantage.

• Strong ability to influence across organizational levels and functions.
• Skilled in delivering EHS&S training and fostering employee engagement.
• Proficiency with SAP and other EHS digital platforms.
• Excellent project management and structured decision‑making skills.
• Effective communicator capable of collaborating across global teams.
• Advanced skills in Excel and BI tools; capable of consolidating and presenting multi‑source data.
• Adept at stakeholder engagement, with a demonstrated passion for cultivating a strong Safety and CI culture.

• An exciting, diverse and value‑based working environment.
• Award‑winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance‑based bonus plan.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes 401(k) & retirement savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

Aptar is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.