Environmental Health & Safety Manager

BASIC FUNCTION

Leads the site Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) program to create a safe, healthy, and injury-free work environment while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong safety culture.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all implementation, enforcement and continuous improvement of Sabert’s environmental, health, safety policies and processes.
• Plan, direct, and implement new corporate policies, procedures, and standards at all sites.
• Develop and manage HSE programs so that employees are injury free and have a high degree of consciousness and ownership about safety and health issues.
• Drive accountability among all functions to eliminate accidents and injuries.
• Identify, evaluate, prevent and control environmental, health and safety hazards at the site.
• Ensure compliance, conservation, and protection of the environment.
• Implement and maintain industrial hygiene programs and standards.
• Interface with regulatory agencies on HSE matters.
• Communicate HSE progress, status, and issues to the entire organization.
• Proactively build awareness of HSE at Sabert through continuous communication strategies, such as bulletin board postings, signage, safety topics of the months, safety newsletter seminars, etc.
• Develop annual calendar for all required OSHA safety training.
• Conduct and document thorough accident, incident, and “near-miss” investigations, and provide recommendations for process, procedure or equipment changes to eliminate future occurrences.
• Provide leadership and direction for cross-functional site safety committee.
• Perform job hazard analyses, citing specific hazards in manufacturing and methods for remediation.
• Administer and report the proper HSE metrics and measurements to Sabert leaders/Comply with all OSHA and other related regulatory requirements for documentation and reporting.
• Audit all HSE related activities.
• Evaluate current Safety Rewards and Recognition program for potential improvement.
• Administer all required Emergency Evacuation Drills.
• Actively seek improved HSE practices through benchmarking and active participation in HSE related seminars and organizations.
• Work closely with independent contractors on site to ensure proper HSE practices by their employees.
• Administer contractor safety programs.
• Participate with the Paper & Pulp EHS Team on the weekly conference calls and be active sharing best practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and environmental compliance requirements relevant to manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and build a safety culture through coaching, engagement, and accountability.
• Strong incident investigation and problem-solving skills with ability to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Project management and execution discipline to manage multiple initiatives, audits, and deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into prioritized actions and measurable results.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels; able to facilitate committees and train effectively.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally and align teams to priorities while maintaining non-negotiable compliance standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools and EHS systems for reporting, documentation, and KPI management.

Qualifications

• Education: BS degree in Safety, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field required; equivalent experience considered.
• Preferred: Professional certification (CSP/CIH/CHMM) and experience leading regulatory audits and contractor safety programs.
• Experience: 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated site program ownership.

PAY, BENEFITS AND MORE

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.

COMPETENCIES

• Acts with ethics and transparency, takes ownership of commitments, and delivers reliably.
• Buils trust through open communication, active listening, and valuing diverse perspectives.
• Buils team capability by setting clear expectations, coaching others, and supporting growth and development.
• Sets clear direction, aligns teams to priorities, and influences decisions through constructive dialogue and effective relationships.
• Creates an environment of trust where ideas are shared openly, collaboration is encouraged, and people feel empowered to act.
• Elevates thinking beyond the immediate team and timeline, integrates customer/stakeholder needs with internal realities.
• Plans and mobilizes others to deliver actionable solutions rather than dwell on problems.
• Leads by example with integrity, accountability, and resilience while fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace.

Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work: Pay, Benefits And More. Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.