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Overview Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE)is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com. Responsibilities This position is for Pactiv Evergreen Inc. The VP of Environmental Health Safety and Security (EHSS) is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, oversight, leadership of company environmental, safety/health, risk management and security programs for 14,000+ employees and over 90 locations. In addition, assisting with employee and cultural development programs. Reporting Relationship: This position reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and serves a member of the Operations Excellence Team. Responsibilities: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. Lead the Global EHSS team by providing intent based leadership principles focus on both team and individual growth. Mentoring younger leaders to ensure pathway for advancement and career development. Ability to communicate and establish strong working relationships with all levels of management (front line leaders to senior executive management). With the ability to work well on a national and global level. Will represent Pactiv Evergreen on national and global teams focused on enhancing EHSS performance and ensuring compliance and alignment with the Global EHS Commitment. Executive level administration and maintenance of EHSS programs; ensuring new developments in technology are available and continually evaluated. Ensure proper incident analysis and learning processes are in place and that they are effective toward the achievement of a ZERO Harm learning culture (risk assessment and mitigation). Ensure effective and efficient processes are in place for the organization and maintenance of both passive and active support files/records for all incidents/injuries, including general liability, auto liability, workmen's compensation, and all other applicable claims. Executive level leadership and administration of proper risk management processes, including negotiation/settlement of claims within proscribed limits of liability and directing other claims and lawsuits as appropriate. Act as Liaison with all affiliated agencies, including: Insurance companies (WC, GL, AL), MSHA, OSHA, EPA & Labor Commissions. Support and drive the EHSS initiatives, providing direction and support throughout the enterprise. Oversee the EHSS audit process; collaborate with regional safety professionals and business unit leaders for selection/installment of safety devices/practices. Coach and guide business leaders in conducting their own training programs. Collecting & making available EHSS material to business leaders for training needs. Steward/Implement Safety Leadership and Human Performance philosophies, education, & growth strategies. Provide direction/technical support to ensure employees health is protected and the Company is minimizing potential employee exposures through established industrial hygiene practices. Including but not limited to: Respiratory Protection Program, and Hearing Conservation Program. Oversight of Care Management processes; ensuring injured employees are provided with the best available treatment to ensure injury resolution and prevention. Implement strategic plans to ensure continued success in meeting company business objectives within Safety/Health, Safety Leadership, Human Performance, Risk Management, Environmental sustainability and Leadership education. Monitor company safety results and trends, compile reports and share trends and corrective direction. Develop creative communication methods to ensure the distribution and institutionalization of best practices through tools such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Business Intelligence (Tableau) or other more innovative ways. Qualifications Education and Experience 15 yrs. Professional/Leadership EHS experience (Manufacturing experience a plus). Significant experience in Leadership, Operations, Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Engineering. Experience in leading both direct and indirect multi-functional teams. Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree - preferred) in a related field. 30-50 % travel is expected. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work product, both that which is produced by the individual and that of the team, often requiring the adherence to tight deadlines. Excellent communicator who can communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing and can clearly convey information in an emergency situation. Strong relationship building, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to interact patiently, respectfully, and with cultural sensitivity, at all levels of an organization on sensitive security issues. Critical thinker with strong analytical skills and sound judgment. Ability to balance a "roll up your sleeves" approach to day-to-day work with serving as a strategic partner to the DGS in furthering the organization's security goals. Strong personal character, an individual who can maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibits unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness. Client-service focus and ability to respond promptly to security inquiries in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies. Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Strong organizational skills to include: Tracking, coordination across multiple programs, effective reporting of status and results to executive level management. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of management systems (ISO 14001 and 45001 experience preferred). Key Competencies: Safety _-_ Demonstrates a safety first mindset in all situations. Leadership - A leader who will have instant credibility and is able to motivate, and retain well-qualified individuals of diverse talents, interests, and cultural backgrounds. Must have the leadership presence to energize, drive and lead the teams, and to be a natural center of gravity in the business. Operations Acumen _-_ Outstanding business judgment and a proven ability to manage effectively in tough situations, balancing intelligent risk with the need to secure the base of the plant business. Top Talent/Team Development - Has developed a personal coaching/mentoring relationship with teams and delegates key initiatives to accelerate their personal growth. Learning agility/growth mindset _-_ Demonstrates the ability and willingness to listen and learn. Believes that their own capacities and talents can be improved over time. Cost Effectiveness - Broad-based process improvement leadership experience in complex businesses is essential. A proven ability to develop, lead, and culturally drive an environment of high productivity and cost effectiveness. Cost savings through improved efficiency is a critical focus area. Collaborative/Decisive Style - Operates with a management style that encourages and facilitates open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders across the plant. Critical Thinking - Able to work in uncharted areas. Capable of integrating and processing large amounts of information to address complex issues. Challenges conventional wisdom when required. Intellectually aggressive with a strong end-product orientation. Interpersonal - Able to quickly establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships across all levels of the plant. Creates a team atmosphere with internal staff while achieving key objectives. Maintains positive, professional relationships with external contacts. Organization - Able to operate independently. Manages time well, follows through on commitments, and pays attention to details. Able to work on several projects simultaneously. Maturity - Able to provide a good balance of risk taking and judgment. Is assertive and confident. Recognizes when help is needed because of lack of pertinent knowledge. Relies on and delegates to peers and direct reports in an appropriate and productive fashion. Strategy/Vision - Able to serve as a key strategic partner with Plant leadership team on plant vision and direction. A strategic thinker, capable of thought leadership with respect to people management with the ability to communicate and translate these thoughts into actionable programs. Ethics - Able to demonstrate unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character. Has demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior. Results Driven - Ability to focus on plant growth, financial performance, and achievement of established plant targets. Teamwork & Collaboration - Builds rapport and collaborates effectively across the plant, and fosters an environment of open and transparent communication. Integrity & Trust - Demonstrates honest, respectful, and trustworthy behaviors when engaging with all employees and stakeholders, and achieves stated work obligations. Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws. Job Locations US ID 2024-26282 Category EHS Position Type Full Time Pay Type Salaried

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