OHSE & Quality Manager

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

Position Overview:

The EHS & Quality Manager provides leadership in safety, environmental, health, and quality management to ensure compliance with regulations and corporate standards. This role collaborates with plant leadership to implement and monitor EHS & Quality initiatives, fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

• Implement and maintain Amcor’s EHS policies, ensuring compliance with regulations and corporate standards.
• Identify and assess workplace risks, developing appropriate preventive measures.
• Lead management of change processes and oversee contractor safety compliance.
• Review and analyze incident reports to determine trends and focus areas.
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA and EHS regulations, coordinating OSHA 300 log updates and submissions.
• Act as the primary liaison for external audits, including OSHA and environmental inspections.
• Conduct safety audits and promote safe behaviors through coaching and mentoring.
• Develop and oversee the annual safety budget, ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Manage and deliver safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Support leadership in developing job training programs focused on safety and compliance.
• Implement employee safety recognition programs and track site safety incentives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and reporting requirements.
• Lead the plant’s safety committee and communicate EHS updates internally and externally.

Quality Assurance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the plant’s quality assurance program.
• Oversee document control, nonconforming product management, traceability, and corrective actions.
• Manage customer complaint investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Utilize quality data to drive continuous improvement and support production teams.
• Ensure compliance with inspection and testing procedures, including raw material and finished goods evaluation.
• Lead internal quality audits and collaborate with production teams on corrective actions.
• Act as the primary plant representative for customer quality concerns and external audits.
• Conduct training programs to standardize quality expectations across teams.
• Lead quality meetings and drive initiatives to enhance product and service excellence.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, EHS compliance, and quality management principles.
• Experience in risk assessment, safety training, and quality control processes.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred) in:
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Environmental Science/Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Quality Management
  • Manufacturing or Operations Management
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Relevant Certifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) – BCSP
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification – Quality Management Systems
• Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) – American Society for Quality (ASQ)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt – For quality process improvements
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification – Occupational safety and compliance training

Additional Skills or Training Desired:

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (Kaizen), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Proficiency in incident investigation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with EPA, OSHA, and ISO 14001 standards

Relationships:

• Corporate Management
• Plant Management
• All Plant Employees

ADA Requirements:

Physical Requirements

☒Normal Vision

☒Distant Vision

☒Near Vision

☒Hearing/ Listening

☒ Sitting

☒Talking/Speaking

☐Hand/Finger Dexterity

☒ Walking

☒Standing

☒Stooping

☒Pushing/Pulling

☒Bending

☒Kneeling

☒Climbing

☐Lifting (50+ pounds)

☐Carrying (50+ pounds)

☒Driving- Forklift

☒Lifting (< 50 pounds)

☒Carrying (< 50 pounds)

☐Driving – Automobile/truck/van

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Work Environment: Plant Manufacturing Setting

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)