Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

Pretium Packaging•Saint Charles, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grow boldly with Pretium and Help Build a Safer, Smarter Manufacturing Environment! Are you enthusiastic about workplace safety and environmental responsibility? Do you enjoy working closely with operations teams to identify risks, improve processes, and create a culture where safety comes first? Join Pretium Packaging at our facility in St. Charles, Illinois as an on-site Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager. Seeking bilingual candidates; the ability to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently is a preferred qualification for this position. Who We Are: Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 17 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada. Job Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support safety, compliance, and environmental programs within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be a partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure safe work practices, reduce risk, and strengthen safety culture across the facility. This is a position where you can lead safety initiatives, influence culture, and make a real impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing
Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred
OSHA 30 Certification preferred
Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance
Experience investigating incidents and performing root cause analysis
Ability to influence employees and leadership to drive safe work practices
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates; the ability to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently
Certifications (Preferred): CHST, ASP, or other professional safety certification
First Aid / CPR / AED

Responsibilities

Drive a proactive, behavior-based safety culture where safety comes before production
Lead safety programs, audits, investigations, and corrective actions
Develop and deliver safety training, onboarding, and continuous education programs
Maintain OSHA logs (300, 301, etc.) and ensure compliance with all regulatory updates
Coach leaders and employees to improve safety awareness, engagement, and accountability
Build and lead safety committees and cross-functional teams
Lead all environmental compliance efforts including air, wastewater, stormwater, and waste programs
Manage permits, reporting, and regulatory submissions with state and federal agencies
Analyze environmental data (emissions, water, soil, etc.) and identify improvement opportunities
Partner with engineering and operations on environmental projects and pollution reduction initiatives
Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and external partners
Oversee onsite wastewater systems, waste classification, and documentation
Deliver safety training including: Lockout/Tagout, PPE and hazard communication, Machine guarding, Ergonomics and emergency response
Engage employees in safety initiatives, committees, and continuous improvement efforts
Partner with operations to identify hazards associated with: Plastics processing equipment, Robotics and automation, Compressed air systems, Material handling and resins
Support implementation of engineering and administrative safety controls
Track safety metrics and support improvement initiatives
Assist with emergency response planning including: Fire safety, Evacuation procedures, Spill response, Medical emergency coordination
Support drills and emergency response teams