Overview
About Berry
Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry? For more information, visit our website , or connect with us on LinkedIn or X.
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY
The Safety Manager (EH & S Manager) lead the environmental, health and safety (EHS) initiatives including but not limited to air, water, waste, energy, greenhouse gas, safety programs and must have a comprehensive understanding of the Risk Assessment process. Directs activities relating to all regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.), security, worker's compensation and property/casualty insurance matters.
Division: Consumer Packaging North America (CPNA)
Location: Various plant locations throughout the United States
Reports to: Site Plant Manager
Key Functions & Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and manage safety programs, policies and procedures.
- Identify hazardous conditions/actions within the plant and recommend corrective measures.
- Investigate and prepare presentations for all incidents and property losses.
- Organize and oversee all required safety training, i.e. fork truck, lockout, new hire onboarding, etc.
- Provide safety orientation to new employees.
- Conduct Management to Change on new equipment.
- Provide Supervisors/Group leaders with safety training information for weekly and monthly safety meetings.
- Track training to ensure compliance with Corporate Regulatory Task Schedule.
- Identify gaps in training curriculum by analyzing injury/illness data.
- Manage the contractor safety program and ensure compliance.
- Assist inspection personnel from insurance carriers, OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.
- Manage all federal, state and local environmental permits and ensure compliance.
- Assist in purchasing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Prepare monthly incident summary reports.
- Supervise maintenance of OSHA 300 log.
- Supervise safety teams.
- Support site as safety mentor for visitors.
- File and maintain SDS sheets.
- Assist with the administration of the workers compensation program.
- Recommend and budget for safety capital expenditure items and annual safety budget.
- Manage all property/casualty insurance claims.
- Perform any other duties established by the Regional EHS Director.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- BS in Industrial Safety Management preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- 1-3 years Safety Experience in an industrial setting.
- Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA and other government regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal effectiveness in order to support team-based culture.
- Must possess a passion for excellance and the desire to succeed.
Preferred Experience, Skills, & Abilities
Read and write; understand spreadsheets, charts and technical manuals; good phone skills required.
