Company Description

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne, a cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench the thirst, well it was probably made by us, we are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Why do you want to apply?  Since 1980 the O-I Plant in Toano has been a well-respected employer in the community.  Offering above average compensation and excellent benefits.  It boasts a multi-cultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment.  Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement.  Toano, VA is close to major Historic Triangle attractions such as Colonial Williamsburg, and the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA theme parks.

Job Description

The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager interfaces and interacts with NA Environmental Department and the Health and Safety Department personnel to ensure consistent knowledge, implementation and execution of regional EH&S policies, procedures and strategies. Position is responsible for advising site management regarding the establishment of EH&S objectives, plan activities to achieve those objectives, and integrate EH&S into the site culture. This position plans and promotes all phases of the plant environmental, health & safety program.

The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager will:

Advise site management regarding the establishment of Environmental, Health & Safety objectivesMaintain accurate and complete records that meet regulatory requirements.Evaluate the effectiveness of existing E,H&S programsMeasure, audit and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard controls and hazard control programs.Develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures and programs.Act as the site contact for Worker’s Compensation issues.Coach and mentor plant leadership/supervisors in identifying hazards and the proper interaction with employees to discuss safety behavior (Tell Me process).

The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager should have:

Experience leading, planning, and promoting all phases of the plant safety program.Be able to implement, administer and advise others on hazard controls and hazard control programs.Experience participating in state and federal OSHA inspectionsThe skills to coordinate the plant accident and investigation program, including the maintenance of required OSHA reports.Experience conducting mandated employee health and safety training programsThe ability to assist Regional EH&S staff in the quantification, evaluation and control of employee exposure to potential occupational health hazards

QualificationsBachelor’s degree required 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing plant performing Environmental, Health and Safety activities Proficient in MS OfficeCSP, CIH, or CHMM certification is preferred Able to certify OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training is preferred

Additional Information

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $100,000 - $120,000 and includes a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are: 

Vacation time and paid holidays  Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage Pre-tax accounts Well-being program which includes 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 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.