Senior EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist – Production Site, Westfield, MA

Pro Ampac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a strong safety culture. We are seeking an experienced EHS Specialist who 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 including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Wellness program that provides money back for leading a healthy lifestyle

• Design and implement safety and environmental policies and procedures, including written programs, recordkeeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing, and training.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations by staying informed about changes, interpreting requirements, and implementing necessary adjustments to programs, processes, and policies.
• Facilitate EHS training programs for employees at all levels, ensuring knowledge, understanding, and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct and document regular EHS audits and inspections to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations, and requirements.
• Manage and coordinate visits from internal and external regulatory authorities and file annual local, state, and federal environmental reports (including air, waste, water, Tier II, and Form R).
• Direct and provide guidance to the site safety committee in inspections to assess compliance with policies and regulations, identifying corrective and preventative measures for hazards.
• Manage workers' compensation cases and EHS programs, including cost control/reduction and accident prevention, safety behavior audits, and risk assessment programs.
• Develop protocols for proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in EHS performance by evaluating existing programs, identifying areas for enhancement, and coordinating the development of an EHS improvement strategic plan with site managers.
• Develop safety strategies to correct and prevent potential accidents or health hazards by analyzing safety history, manufacturing processes, product machinery, and chemical exposures to determine hazards and identify trends.
• All other duties as assigned.

• BS required in a related field.
• Certifications required or preferred:
  Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• 3–6 years of experience in a related field.
• Expertise in Tier II, SPCC, Air Regulations, Stormwater, Spill Planning, Hazardous/Special Wastes, Universal Waste, Machine Guarding, LOTO, Risk Management/Assessments, Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and protect privacy of sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with executive leadership, staff, and internal/external clients.
• Proactive with sound judgment, decision‑making, problem identification, and solution development.
• Self‑confident, self‑motivated, polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast‑paced environment.

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