Environmental Health & Safety Manager
About The Position
The Environmental Health & Safety Manager provides strategic leadership for developing, implementing, and continuously improving environmental, health, and safety programs at Reynolds Consumer Products’ Bellwood Manufacturing Facility in Bellwood, Virginia. The role protects employees, supports regulatory compliance, promotes operational excellence, and partners with plant leadership and corporate stakeholders to build a proactive safety culture aligned with organizational values and business objectives. The manager leads environmental stewardship and risk management initiatives, provides technical guidance and training, and uses performance insights and data-driven decision-making to strengthen accountability and improve operations. The position exercises significant autonomy in evaluating risk, prioritizing initiatives, and recommending solutions that protect people, assets, and the environment while supporting productivity, quality, and long-term business success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to perform the essential functions of the position.
- At least 4 years of progressive environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations and manufacturing risk management.
- Ability to influence leaders and employees across multiple organizational levels.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project leadership capabilities.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a related discipline.
- Environmental program leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead environmental, health, and safety strategies aligned with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Drive implementation of policies, standards, and programs that strengthen workplace safety and environmental performance.
- Establish a proactive safety culture through leadership, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance and strategic direction to plant leadership regarding environmental and safety risks.
- Oversee program administration to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Maintain environmental and safety documentation and written programs required to support regulatory compliance.
- Evaluate workplace conditions, equipment, and operational processes to identify hazards and reduce organizational risk.
- Lead incident reporting and investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop and deliver environmental, health, and safety education for employees.
- Partner with plant leadership on communication, reporting, assessments, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with corporate environmental, health, and safety teams to implement enterprise programs and share best practices.
- Provide technical expertise and project support for facility improvements that enhance safety and environmental performance.
- Analyze performance trends to identify opportunities to improve environmental compliance, employee safety, and operational effectiveness.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and support sustainable business operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
