We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

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Position Overview

 Directs the ARP NA Environmental Health and Safety management system for the Plant.   Is a key resource and drives the safety, fire, environmental, industrial hygiene, construction, training, and security elements. Works with and supports plant management in developing, implementing and monitoring the plant’s overall safety system and initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Conducts periodic safety-related audits/inspections / analysis to ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance, prepares action plans, and works with appropriate individuals to ensure successful completion.Collects data analyzes trends, gaps, etc. and makes recommendations for the plant. Conducts and maintains job and risk assessment on all key areas in the plant.  Ensures risk assessments and job safety analysis are conducted as needed.Collaborates with appropriate department personnel to resolve identified hazards. Reviews incident investigation reports.   Works with appropriate plant staff to ensure investigation is complete and satisfactory.  Enters final report into the corporate incident database.  Assists in monitoring contractors and construction activities to ensure safe work practices are being followed.Chairs the monthly plant safety committee(s) and presents safety-related information both internally and externally using meetings, message boards, and other written / verbal communication methods as appropriate. Identify or develop and implement programs to encourage, reward and recognize employee safe behavior, involvement, and commitment toward plant safety.  Monitors the corporate and/or plant safety incentive programs.Manages all personal protective equipment programs, to include, but not limited to safety shoes, safety prescription glasses, gloves, etc.  Works with appropriate vendor to manage usage and distribution. Maintains and updates pertinent information in Safety Data Sheet books and system located within the plant.Acts as the primary point of contact during internal and external safety, fire and environmental audits, including OSHA or other regulatory inspections to ensure successful completion of audit. Maintains the OSHA 300 log and posts, annually, as required.Coordinates onsite efforts with W/C carrier, Human Resources Manager and Corporate EHS DirectorDevelops annual safety budget.  Monitors spending to meet or exceed spending goals.Works closely with the respective Regional Safety Manager and Corporate Safety Manager to ensure alignment of safety programs and timely delivery. Responsible for internal (employees) and external (contractors, visitors, etc.) safety training.  Identifies training requirements using regulatory guidelines and needs assessments. Designs, develops, implements and presents training in-house or identifies and contracts with external training resources.  Training to include forklift, LOTO, Arc Flash, First Aid, CPR, EAD, First Responder. etc.Monitors participation of plant personnel with computer based safety training, safety observations, management audits, etc.  Partners with Human Resources Manager to address non-compliance.Ensures execution of Safety Contract review as deemed necessary by the Plant Manager.Tracks all plant training to ensure requirements are met.  Maintains plant training documentation files.  Prepares monthly training reports of employee participation.Works with the Human Resources Manager to assist management team in the development and maintenance of job training programs that ensure the transfer of job knowledge and safe working practices.Manages team of direct reports and is responsible for employee selection, development, mentoring, and performance management.  Responsible for overall talent management and employee engagement; cultivates an environment of safety, high performance, and ethical and legal compliance; addresses employee relations issuesManage the intranet (EHS SharePoint and drives)updates documentation, etc.Schedules the on-site hearing test on an annual basis.

Qualifications: Education

 Three to five years’ experience in the safety field in a manufacturing environment with increasing responsibility, preferably in the plastics industry.                               Experience in ergonomic analysis and applicationExperience working with construction / contractors in a manufacturing environmentPossess professional written / verbal communication skills to include technical reports and small / large group presentations.Ability to effectively communicate with plant and corporate personnelCertifications: Prefer Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Relationships

Regional Safety Manager or Corporate Safety ManagerPlant LeadershipAmcor co-workersInternal and External Customers

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

Core Competencies:

Customer FocusLearning on the FlyInterpersonal SavvyDrive for Results

3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies:

Building Effective Teams

Motivating Others

Process Management

Managing & Measuring Work

Functional/Technical Skills

Travel Requirement:  10 Percent  

Physical Requirements

☒Normal Vision

☒Distant Vision

☒Near Vision

☒Hearing/ Listening

☒ Sitting

☒Talking/Speaking

☒Hand/Finger Dexterity

☒ Walking

☒Standing

☒Stooping

☒Pushing/Pulling

☒Bending

☒Kneeling

☐Climbing

☐Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)

☐Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)

☐Driving- Forklift

☒Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)

☒Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)

☐Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Work Environment : Offices  and  Plant Manufacturing Setting

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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