Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

Develop and administer facility Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies, standards, procedures and objectives. Foster facility awareness, involvement and accountability of EHS issues to assure full integration of EHS initiatives with business activities. Direct facility activities to minimize company liability and promote sustainability. This role will generally support locations of 150-350 employees; with moderate environmental and safety complexity.

THIS ROLE IS NOT REMOTE - IT IS ONSITE AT TWO LOCATIONS - CALHOUN AND DALTON, GA

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Safety Compliance & Oversight

• Conduct daily Gemba walks and safety audits.
• Enforce OSHA compliance, lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE usage, machine guarding, and hazard communication
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage with formal root cause analysis
• Coordinate with supervisors and operators to address behavioral safety issues

Training & Onboarding

• Lead all EHS-related training (LOTO, forklift, fire safety, chemical handling)
• Maintain training documentation, schedules, and employee certifications
• Oversee and improve safety onboarding for new hires

Program Management

• Maintain and improve the site’s Safety Observation Program.
• Lead the plant’s Safety Committee and ensure participation and accountability
• Own the risk assessments and site-specific Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)

Regulatory & Reporting

• Manage OSHA logs (300, 300A), EPA permits, hazardous waste manifests
• Prepare and submit compliance reports (stormwater, waste reporting)
• Coordinate with corporate EHS and regional leadership for compliance alignment​

Emergency Preparedness

• Conduct fire drills, shelter-in-place procedures, and review emergency action plans
• Ensure emergency equipment (extinguishers, etc.) is inspected and maintained

Continuous Improvement & Projects

• Support plant initiatives on reducing recordable injuries and first aids
• Partner with Maintenance and Quality to address ergonomic risks and design safer workspaces
• Drive CAPEX safety projects (e.g., ventilation, guarding upgrades, lighting improvements)

Current Goals & Projects for the EHS Team
1. Achieve Zero Recordables – Reduce incident rate through proactive risk elimination
2. Training System Overhaul – Transition to a standardized and consistent training regiment.
3. Safety Culture Revamp – Increase team lead engagement, peer observations, and safety ownership
4. Compliance Refresh – Conduct internal audits to prepare for corporate/regulatory inspections
5. Visual Management Expansion – Implement more visible safety metrics and signage across plant

Must-Have Qualifications
• 3–5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing setting (ideally plastics, chemicals, or film extrusion)
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations
• Demonstrated experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Proven ability to lead training and engage across all levels of an organization
• Strong documentation, reporting, and tracking skills (Excel, SharePoint, or safety platforms)
• Willingness to be on the floor daily and work flexible hours when needed

• Strong leadership skills.
 

Nice-to-Have Qualifications
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), CHMM, or OSHA 30/500
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience with CAPEX project management or risk assessment frameworks
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 or other environmental management systems
• Prior experience managing EHS for multi-shift or 24/7 operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related field or equivalent experience preferred but not required.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)