Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Company Description

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

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. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

Job Description

EH&S Specialist will support key EHS programs, coordinate training and reporting activities, assist with incident investigations, and partner with operations to improve safety performance and compliance.
Join our team and help drive a culture of safety and environmental excellence across North America. The

The EH&S Specialist Will:

• Support EHS programs, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across North America including safety, environmental, and contractor safety programs.
• Coordinate incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions and critical risk management activities.
• Maintain EHS metrics, reporting, training, and compliance documentation.
• Analyze EHS performance data and assist with audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Partner with operations leaders to strengthen safety culture and environmental stewardship.

The EH&S Specialist Should Have:

• Experience in Environmental, Health & Safety within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance programs.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to analyze data, track metrics, and follow through on action plans.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with employees at all levels.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Approximately 25% travel required.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related field.
• 1-5 years of environmental, health, and safety compliance experience.
• Knowledge of life safety codes and EHS regulations.
• Understanding of U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, CSA, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical data interpretation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Professional certification such as GSP or ASP preferred.

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I: 

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $70,000 - $85,000.  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 
• Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
• Wellness incentive 
• Group life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
• Weekly disability insurance
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave benefits
• Retirement saving plan with defined contributions

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

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing hr.recruiters@o-i.com.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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 hr.recruiters@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.