Regional EHS Manager – EMEA Polymers

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials. 

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Job Description:

Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials – and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

OUR VISION:

Being the best customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

Create packaging solutions for life's essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW: Recognized master's degree obtained through advanced education and work experience in Environmental Health & Safety work. Leads complex or difficult Environmental Health & Safety analytical work. Authorizes solution implementation to address environmental or safety-related concerns. Manage projects and processes while providing guidance to team members within the function.  Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 10 or more years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities - The Regional EHS Manager works directly with our Polymers group, providing support to EMEA and APAC regions.

• Administers EH&S audits at operating facilities to identify hazards and compliance issues.
• As a recognized expert on the matter, authorizes the appropriate corrective action proposed.
• Leads the continuous improvement of audit programs and audit management.
• Develops, communicates, and implements new EH&S policies and programs.
• Consults with the business on new EH&S-related regulations, updating and/or implementing new policies or developing new programs as required.
• Develops and implements EH&S managed programs.
• Executes training sessions at corporate and facility levels.
• Identifies, tracks, and analyzes EH&S-related metrics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 10 or more years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth knowledge of relevant safety regulations.
• Excels at identifying unsafe work practices and recognizing processes subject to safety/environmental regulations.
• Takes an analytical approach to complex issues and problem-solving.
• Exceptional at training and coaching colleagues on issues relating to EH&S.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Strong proficiency in English is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software and Internet research.
• Bilingual/Trilingual - French, Spanish, English is a plus

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EEO Statement:

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

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