Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS) - Manufacturing Plant

About the role

O-I is a global leader in glass container manufacturing with over a century of experience providing sustainable glass packaging for food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical brands. The Muskogee plant offers a small‑town environment within an hour’s drive of many lakes, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, promote, and follow‑up on all phases of the plant safety program and drive the safety culture.
• Create and develop new methods and strategies to help engage employees in safety culture.
• Maintain accurate and complete records that meet regulatory requirements, including RCRA, DOT, CAA, CWA, EPCRA, SARA, and all applicable local and state regulations.
• Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices through site knowledge, employee interactions, and inspections; control exposures to occupational health hazards.
• Conduct mandated employee health and safety training programs.
• Participate in state and federal OSHA inspections; act as the site contact for Worker’s Compensation issues.
• Conduct applicable facility environmental training including SWPPP and SPCC plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5‑7 years of experience in a manufacturing plant performing Environmental, Health and Safety activities.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification preferred.
• Able to certify OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training preferred.

Skills

• High energy with the ability to motivate people and drive the safety culture.
• Experience leading, planning, and promoting all phases of the plant safety program.
• Experience developing and delivering training.
• Experience with air permitting.
• Ability to implement, administer, and advise others on hazard controls and hazard control programs.
• Skills to coordinate the plant accident and investigation program, including maintenance of required OSHA reports.
• Ability to assist Regional EH&S staff in the quantification, evaluation, and control of employee exposure to potential occupational health hazards.
• Collaborative approach to leadership and willingness to actively participate on the floor.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $125,000, with a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on candidate experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision care coverage
• Pre‑tax accounts
• Well‑being program with opportunity to earn employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
• Employee Assistance Program