Corporate EHS Manager, Americas

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which includes health dental vision 401k paid time off life insurance wellness perks and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

The annual salary for this position ranges from $105000 - $130000 plus 10% bonus and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidates experience qualifications and/or skillset. 

Summary:

The Corporate EHS Manager - Americas is responsible for leading and supporting environmental health safety and sustainability programs across manufacturing distribution and corporate operations throughout North and South America. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements drive continuous improvement in EHS performance reduce organizational risk and cultivate a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

The Corporate EHS Manager partners closely with business leaders plant management operations human resources engineering and sustainability teams to establish EHS standards monitor performance and implement initiatives that protect employees communities and the environment while supporting business objectives.

This position requires a highly organized and analytical professional with extensive multi-site EHS experience strong leadership capabilities and a proven ability to collect analyze and communicate performance data and key metrics to executive leadership.

Essential Functions

EHS Leadership & Strategy

• Support the development and execution of the companys EHS strategy across all Americas locations.
• Partner with site leadership teams to establish and maintain consistent EHS standards policies and procedures.
• Drive a culture of proactive risk management employee engagement and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to site EHS professionals and operational leaders.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal state provincial and local environmental health and safety regulations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate emerging requirements to affected facilities.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections audits permit management and agency interactions.
• Develop corrective action plans to address compliance gaps and ensure timely closure.
• Maintain oversight of environmental permits reporting obligations and compliance documentation.

Risk Management & Injury Prevention

• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on injury prevention serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention and risk reduction.
• Facilitate incident investigations utilizing Root Cause Analysis 5-Why or similar methodologies.
• Analyze injury trends and leading indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence of incidents.
• Support machine safeguarding ergonomics contractor safety behavioral safety and industrial hygiene programs.

Data Analytics Reporting & Performance Management

• Collect validate analyze and interpret EHS performance data across multiple facilities.
• Develop executive-level dashboards and reporting tools utilizing software platforms such as Microsoft Excel Power BI SharePoint VelocityEHS or similar systems.
• Monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
  • Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
  • Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR)
  • Severity Rate
  • Near Miss Reporting
  • Environmental Compliance Metrics
  • Audit Findings and Corrective Action Closure Rates
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual reports for business and executive leadership.
• Identify trends and emerging risks through data analytics and recommend strategic actions.

Environmental & Sustainability Management

• Support company sustainability initiatives and environmental stewardship programs.
• Lead environmental improvement projects focused on waste reduction resource conservation and operational efficiency.
• Ensure effective management of hazardous waste and environmental compliance programs.

Auditing & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct and coordinate EHS audits across the Americas region.
• Evaluate facility performance against corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop action plans and verify completion of corrective actions.
• Assist facilities in achieving EHS excellence through coaching mentoring and best-practice sharing.
• Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems where applicable.

Training & Employee Development

• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for management supervisors and employees.
• Ensure consistency in EHS onboarding and annual compliance training programs.
• Mentor site EHS professionals and assist in developing organizational EHS capabilities.
• Promote employee engagement through safety committees recognition programs and proactive reporting initiatives.

Qualifications :

Note: This is an office-based position and individuals are expected to be in the office 5 days per week.

• Education:  Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety Environmental Science Industrial Hygiene Engineering Business Administration or a related field required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive Environmental Health & Safety experience in a multi-site manufacturing industrial or corporate environment across geographically dispersed locations.
  • Demonstrated experience influencing senior leadership and managing projects across multiple business units.
  • Experience leading incident investigations regulatory compliance programs and enterprise-wide EHS initiatives.
• Knowledge Skills & Competencies
  • Extensive knowledge of OSHA EPA DOT and applicable international EHS regulations.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing and distribution operations.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage EHS metrics and KPI reporting systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel Power BI SharePoint and related data management tools.
  • Experience with EHS management systems and software platforms.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage frontline employees through executive leadership.
  • Excellent organizational and project management capabilities.
• Travel Requirement: 25-40% throughout the Americas.

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Conceptual Ability
• Adaptability
• Organizational/Planning 
• Leading Edge
• Resourcefulness
• Learning on the Fly

Additional Information :

Sus datos e información serán manejados de forma confidencial.

The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position please contact us at

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time