Environmental, Health, and Safety Senior Manager

Job Title: Corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety Senior Manager

Reports to: General Counsel

Job Summary

The Corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing workplace safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and mitigate workplace hazards. This role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, reducing company risk and implementing Health, Safety, and Environmental systems throughout the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and manage the Pillars of Safety program.
• Supervise the safety team, including safety coordinators, to ensure the effective implementation of safety programs and compliance with regulations.
• Manage and oversee safety training initiatives, ensuring that all employees are properly trained on safety protocols and procedures.
• Coordinate and support the activities of the safety team to maintain a high standard of safety performance across the organization.
• Set safety-related performance goals for the team and track progress toward achieving them.
• Provide guidance and direction to team members, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Monitor team compliance with company safety policies and OSHA standards, addressing any gaps in performance or adherence.
• Ensure safety and environmental systems follow federal and state OSHA, EPA< NFPA, and environmental regulations.

Essential Duties

• Develop and implement safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, surveys, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with safety coordinators to investigate accidents, near-misses, and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide safety training to all levels of the organization to promote a culture of safety and ensure understanding of safety practices.
• Maintain accurate safety records and generate detailed reports for management on safety performance and incident trends.
• Drive progress toward Volm's corporate sustainability targets, particularly related to packaging, and track performance against external commitments.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to develop the Volm Corporate Sustainability Report, focusing on sustainability efforts across people, production, and products.
• Manage partnerships with key multi-stakeholder initiatives, such as How2Recycle and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.
• Contribute to governmental relations, conducting research and advocacy on issues related to recycling, food waste, infrastructure, and extended producer responsibility.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with team leadership, external business partners, and industry peers, and an awareness of culture
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically to deliver results
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to explain complex data and content in a clear and impactful way with target audiences in mind
• Proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment

• The successful candidate will exhibit excellent communication and project management skills, strong analytic capabilities, effective problem-solving, and the ability to foster partnerships

Education and Experience

• Knowledge of safety regulations, compliance standards, and sustainability practices, typically acquired through a bachelor's or master's degree (preferred) in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety, preferably in manufacturing environments
• Completion of OSHA 30 training required
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time.
• Capability lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency in using hands, fingers, and arms for tasks such as typing and writing.
• Sufficient visual acuity to read documents and recognize details at close and distant ranges.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.
• Flexibility to bend, stoop, and reach low or high objects.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects.
• Adaptability to work in varying environmental conditions, such as temperature extremes, noise, dust, or fumes, depending on the nature of the job.
• Willingness to adhere to safety protocols and wear protective gear, including helmets, goggles, gloves, and safety shoes, as required by the job.

Company Culture & Values

• A Commitment to Our Purpose (COMMITTED PEOPLE) - Our mission is to serve and build up our customers, suppliers, communities, and each other, guided by the principles of our Lord Jesus Christ. The commitment to serving and building up is easily seen in those employees that exemplify this value.
• Without Our Customers We Are Nothing (CUSTOMER FIRST) - We realize that we are blessed to serve our customers and without them, our company does not exist. They rely on us for their success and that is a responsibility we cannot take lightly. Our focus must be on serving them with as seamless communication and access to products as possible.
• Kind, Humble and Positive (HUMBLE) - These positive traits do not mean being a doormat to others. But when a person is kind, humble and positive it comes through in their genuine caring for those around them.
• A Desire For "Expert" (EXPERTS) - Our people want to be seen as the experts in their specific roles. From how we convert a bag efficiently and with highest quality, to knowledge of the product portfolio, to desiring to know more about tax or human resource policy - the desire for "expert" drives us in each of our roles.
• Intentional Growth - Developing of Self and Others (PERSONAL GROWTH)- Times, tools, and customer expectations change. Our team members are interested in developing themselves and those around them. We know that a stronger team is one that makes our customers and our fellow employees happier.
• Strong Work Ethic (HARD WORKERS) - The commitment to serve those around us is honorable and we respond to this by putting our strongest effort into that purpose.
• High Expectations of Self and Others (HIGH EXPECTATIONS) - We expect ourselves, and those around us, to put in our best effort. When others struggle, we help them align towards perfection. When we struggle, we are open and humble to hear it and course-correct accordingly.
• If It Isn't Safe, We Don't Do It (SAFETY) - All people deserve to return home to their loved ones safely and work in an environment where they can best execute their tasks safely. When choosing between safety and profit, safety and efficiency, safety and feelings, safety, and "x" - we choose safety.

Travel Requirements

This position requires frequent overnight travel and occasional travel within the workday.

Driver Qualification

The ability to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle on behalf of the company is required. Inclusion in the company's driver qualification program is required to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle.

Becoming a qualified driver includes:

• Agree to the company driving policies that apply to company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle as applicable.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license and be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, as evidenced by completion of a baseline motor vehicle record check and ongoing monitoring.
• When driving a personal vehicle on behalf of the company, must provide a copy of the declaration page from personal auto insurance that shows the policy dates and minimum coverage amounts ($300,000 bodily injury per accident/$100,000 property damage per accident or if driving less than 5 hours/200 miles a year $50,000 bodily injury per accident/$10,000 property damage per accident or the state minimum, whichever is more). This requirement is initially and then annually thereafter.

This job description is intended as a general outline of the primary responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities that may be required. The employer reserves the right to modify, add, or remove any responsibilities, duties, or activities as deemed necessary with or without notice.

Volm Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and other protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, please inform us and we will work with you to address your needs.

Benefits:

As a family-owned and operated company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. We offer a strong foundation of benefits, including access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, an HSA employer contribution, and a 401k with profit sharing to secure your future. To support your overall well-being and family life, we offer additional benefits beyond the core package, such as paid vacation, wellness stipends, childcare reimbursement assistance, and much more. We are committed to continuously enhancing our benefits to meet the evolving needs of our team.