EHS Manager

Grow boldly with Pretium and Help Build a Safer, Smarter Manufacturing Environment!

Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection‑blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 24 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada.

On‑site Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – St Louis, MO.

We are seeking a hands‑on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support safety, compliance and environmental programs within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will partner with operations, maintenance, engineering and leadership teams to ensure safe work practices, reduce risk and strengthen safety culture across the facility.

• Support and maintain the Pretium Packaging EHS program in compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections and risk assessments across manufacturing operations.
• Investigate incidents, injuries and near misses to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA logs, safety documentation and compliance records.
• Report current/potential issues to plant leadership and provide potential solutions.

• Support environmental programs including waste management, emissions, stormwater and chemical handling.
• Monitor hazardous and non‑hazardous waste handling and storage.
• Assist with environmental inspections and regulatory reporting.

• Deliver safety training including:
  Lockout/Tagout, PPE and hazard communication, Machine guarding, Ergonomics and emergency response.
• Engage employees in safety initiatives, committees and continuous improvement efforts.

• Partner with operations to identify hazards associated with plastics processing equipment, robotics and automation, compressed air systems and material handling and resins.
• Support implementation of engineering and administrative safety controls.
• Track safety metrics and support improvement initiatives.

• Assist with emergency response planning including fire safety, evacuation procedures, spill response and medical emergency coordination.
• Support drills and emergency response teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred.

• CHST, ASP or other professional safety certification.
• First Aid / CPR / AED.

• English, bilingual. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Experience investigating incidents and performing root cause analysis.
• Ability to influence employees and leadership to drive safe work practices.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Safer operations.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Environmental responsibility.
• Continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.