Environmental Health & Safety ( EHS) Specialist

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist leads site-wide safety, health, and environmental programs to ensure compliance and promote a strong Safety-First culture. This role partners with leadership and employees to reduce risk, manage compliance, and continuously improve EHS performance and employee well-being. This role will be based in Sussex, WI and will support both the Sussex, WI and Elkhorn, WI sites.

• Foster a Safety-First culture by driving employee engagement and promoting an empowered, accountable workforce.
• Partner with managers and supervisors to build strong relationships, serve as a liaison for safety initiatives, and ensure consistent accountability across all levels.
• Collaborate with site leadership to identify potential EHS impacts and manage Ease audit programs to monitor compliance and performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures that align with company standards, and comply with all state, federal, and local regulations.
• Lead new employee safety orientation and onboarding to ensure understanding of safe work practices.
• Conduct and maintain Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to identify and mitigate risk in all operations.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and administer the JJ Keller safety compliance program.
• Oversee incident investigation on reporting, including root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and verification of preventative measures.
• Maintain all EHS documentation and logs, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Manage hazardous waste storage and disposal, including labeling, containment, reduction efforts, and documentation per regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are maintained and review all new raw materials for compliance and safety considerations.
• Conduct audits and inspections to evaluate compliance and drive continuous improvement using data driven corrective actions.
• Support emergency response efforts and provide first aid guidance as needed.

• Ability to lead small, diverse teams with a focus on driving safety performance metrics.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee safety issues, investigations and company processes.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Skills/Abilities:
  Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Able to travel locally (20%) and regionally (5%) as needed

• Minimum 3 years Health, Safety & Environmental experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene preferred
• Proven experience working with EHS systems with a thorough knowledge of concepts, tools and methodologies of safety management.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, PSM, and RMP regulations

At Pregis, we invest in our employees' success both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive compensation package, eligible employees may qualify for a sign-on incentive, relocation assistance, or gain-sharing programs. We also offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

• Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance and Continuous Development
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Excellent Work-Life Balance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Military Leave

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