HS&E Supervisor at Graphic Packaging International in Wayne, NJ

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Employee Health & Safety Supervisor is responsible for supporting and advancing a strong safety culture within the facility by leading the implementation of health and safety programs, policies, and compliance initiatives. This role partners with plant leadership and employees to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, promote safe work practices, investigate incidents, and drive corrective actions to reduce risk and prevent recurrence. The position oversees safety training, regulatory compliance, audits, and reporting activities while analyzing safety performance trends to support continuous improvement efforts. In addition, the Employee Health & Safety Supervisor coordinates and leads Packoneer initiatives at the plant, working closely with the leadership team to enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and workplace culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

HSE DUTIES:

• Provide safety/health and environmental expertise to plant staff, including consulting with and providing guidance to the Plant Leadership.
• Implement safety and health programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local safety & health standards and in support of Graphic Packaging Corporation’s (GPC) safety and health guidelines and minimum safety and health guidelines.
• Reviews all safety manual sections annually for compliance with current OR-OSHA regulations.
• Implement environmental programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations and in support of Graphic Packaging Corporation’s (GPC) environmental guidelines including but not limited to air permitting, hazardous and non-hazardous wastes collection and disposal, NPDES and storm water management.
• Implement and track employee safety/health training and plant environmental training in support of written programs.
• Perform periodic safety and environmental audits. Develop recommendations for improvement.
• Track, analyze, and communicate plant safety statistics and plant environmental reporting and statistics including but not limited to hazardous waste generator status, Title V air emissions, SARA 312 and 313 usage and reporting requirements, etc.
• Coordinate GPC involvement with OSHA and regulatory inspections.
• Organize workload so that applicable regulatory guidelines are met.
• Continue to increase professional environmental knowledge through reading, training, conference attendance, etc. Develop a network of key environmental contacts in regulatory agencies, trade organizations and consulting firms.
• Provide support for incident investigations and return to work program.
• Be trained and certified in SQF and HACCP as back up for Lead SQF Practitioner.
• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.

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PACKONEER DUTIES:

• Lead the planning, execution, and implementation of Packoneer packaging and process improvement projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project completion.
• Analyze production processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and productivity gains.
• Ensure projects comply with safety, environmental, quality, and food-contact packaging standards.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers throughout project execution.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during project implementation and startup phases.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure project results against established goals.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials associated with new processes and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, reports, and presentations to plant and senior leadership.
• Evaluate emerging packaging technologies and recommend solutions that improve operational performance and customer value.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to operations teams following project implementation.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Experience (3-5 years) in coordinating and developing safety/health and environmental programs.
• Experience (3-5 years) in industrial safety, health protection, environmental protections and regulatory compliance.

Education & Experience:

BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Career Level

Competencies

Business Acumen

Curiosity

Interpersonal Skills

Influence Skills

Self-Starter

Negotiation Skills

Organization Skills

Results Oriented

Pay Range

$86,900.00 - $115,900.00

Pay Range: $86,900.00 - $115,900.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.

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