EHS Coordinator / Manager

Printpack is seeking a dynamic and experienced EHS Coordinator/Manager to serve as the site's primary Environmental, Health, and Safety resource at our Williamsburg facility. In this role, you will provide leadership, direction, and expertise to plant management and associates, ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing workplace risks, and fostering a proactive culture of safety excellence across all manufacturing operations.

This is an impactful individual contributor role where you'll drive strategic risk reduction, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while supporting a workforce of 100–150 associates.

Salary Range $80K - $95K

What You'll Do

• Lead Safety Culture:Champion a proactive culture of safety, accountability, and engagement across all facility operations

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance:Interpret and implement federal, state, and local EHS laws;maintaincompliance with environmental permits and programs (waste, wastewater, air, and other regulatory requirements)

• Manage Risk:Lead comprehensive risk assessments, conduct facility inspections and audits, and implement preventive measures to reduce organizational exposure

• Develop & Deliver Training:Design, deliver, and evaluate EHS training programs on safe work practices and environmental requirements for all personnel

• Investigate Incidents:Conduct thorough root cause analyses of safety and environmental incidents;establisheffective prevention methods

• Coordinate Emergency Response:Maintainemergency response protocols and comprehensive incident documentation

• Build Relationships:Develop collaborative working relationships with regulatory agencies, fire departments, wastewater authorities, and internal cross-functional teams

• Maintain VPP Status:Collaborate with plant and divisional teams tomaintainand advance Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) status

• Drive Continuous Improvement:Develop tools for measuring and reporting the effectiveness of safety and environmental initiatives

• Manage Contractor Safety:Establishand oversee contractor safety requirements,permittingprocesses, and compliance activities

• Support Case Management:Partner with HR and Operations on injury case management and return-to-work activities

• Report & Communicate:Generate analytical reports, track trends, and communicate EHS performance metrics to all levels of the organization

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field — OR equivalent experience

• Manufacturing or operations environment experience preferred

• OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulatory knowledgerequired

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong safety leadership with the ability to influence and engage diverse teams

• Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations

• Proven experience in risk assessment, hazard analysis, and incident investigation (root cause analysis)

• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and training skills

• Proficiencyin data analysis, trend identification, and compliance reporting

• Experience with EHS management systems (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001) and VPP programs

• Strong understanding of industrial hygiene principles

• Crisis management and emergency response coordination experience

• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Ability to build andmaintainrelationships with internal teams, management, and external regulatory agencies

• Learning agility — ability to quickly adapt to new regulatory changes and industry best practices

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Split time between office environment and manufacturing floor

• Typical Monday–Friday schedule; must be available for emergency response outside normal business hours

• Exposure to manufacturing environment including industrial equipment, varying temperatures, noise above 85db, solvents, inks, and fumes

• Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, work on elevated platforms, and wear required PPE

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds

• Occasional travel to support locations, regulatory meetings, and training sessions

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years old

• Must pass pre-employment screening (drug test, background check)

• Internal candidates mustdemonstrateCore Values and be in good standing with no disciplinary issues

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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