Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Join Our Team as an EHS Specialist – Westfield, MA

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging with a best-in-class safety culture , is looking for an experienced Senior EHS Specialist to make an immediate impact at our Westfield, MA production facility. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving challenges, and are passionate about driving world-class safety and continuous improvement, we want you on our team! We are committed to growing our top talent and seeking individuals with a hunger for advancement.

Please note that, unfortunately, we are unable to provide any sponsorship for this position.

Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000, based on experience

Outstanding Benefits

• Competitive wages, shift premiums, and internal promotion opportunities
• 11 paid holidays
• Excellent PTO (vacation and personal time) available after 60 days
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Wellness program with financial rewards for healthy lifestyle participation

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety and environmental policies, procedures, and programs, including written plans, recordkeeping, reporting, monitoring, inspections, testing, and training activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations by monitoring regulatory changes, interpreting requirements, and updating policies and processes accordingly.
• Facilitate EHS training for employees at all levels, ensuring understanding and adherence to relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct and document regular EHS audits and inspections to verify compliance with permits, regulatory standards, and internal requirements.
• Coordinate and manage visits from regulatory agencies and prepare required annual reports for air, water, waste, Tier II, Form R, and other applicable programs.
• Lead and advise the site safety committee, conducting inspections and identifying corrective and preventative actions to mitigate existing or potential hazards.
• Manage workers’ compensation cases and oversee accident prevention, cost reduction, behavioral safety audits, and risk assessment programs.
• Develop and oversee proper procedures for handling, labeling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials in compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating existing EHS programs, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and collaborating with site leadership on long-term strategic plans.
• Analyze safety trends, equipment design, manufacturing processes, and chemical exposures to develop strategies that eliminate or reduce potential hazards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Relevant certifications required or preferred, including:
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Associate or Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• 3–6 years of experience in a related EHS role.
• Subject matter expertise in areas such as Tier II reporting, SPCC, air regulations, stormwater management, spill planning, hazardous/special wastes, universal waste, machine guarding, LOTO, risk assessments, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, including interaction with leadership, staff, and external parties.
• Proactive problem-solver with sound judgment and strong decision-making abilities.
• Confident, self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

If your experience aligns with our needs, we’d be excited to explore how we can make an impact together!

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Machine Safety Inspections