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**At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child’s cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference.**

**With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.**

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**MISSION / SUMMARY**:The EH&S Manager participates in the implementation of continuous improvement and optimization projects. This position is also responsible for planning, developing and coordinating the environmental, health and safety programs. He/she leads and oversees Environmental, Health Safety initiatives for the 2 Mississauga sites including audits, accident investigation, safety and environment empowerment, delivers training and is a key participant on the JHSC.

**JOB FUNCTIONS**:_Job functions include, but are not limited to the following_._
- Collects data required for analyses.
- Conducts the required analyses and prepare related reports.
- Detects irregularities and inform the employees in charge.
- Participates in the development, implementation, follow-up and evaluation of GPI’s corporate action plan.
- Develops and implements corporate policies and safety procedures (lock out-tag out, SIMDUT, work in closed spaces etc.)
- Maintains compliance with Federal and Provincial employment regulations.
- Promotes prevention and the adaptation of safe behavior through communication and activities promoting health. Follows-up on prevention program.
- Develops and ensures achievement of the environmental, health safety training plan in the work place. Organizes training sessions when necessary.
- Interprets the different laws and regulations in order to prepare files and represent the employer at the different instances of the Environmental, Health and Safety Commissions.
- Ensures that the different control procedures are followed.
- Acts as change agent and supports management in the achievement of the cultural change with regards to environmental, health and safety objectives in the workplace.
- Participates in different occupational health safety/environmental activities and supports all Environmental, Health and Safety programs, initiatives and GMPs.
- Looks after chemical control process including MSDS
- Must adhere to Graphic Packaging International’s Commitment to SQF (Safe Quality Foods) and HACCP Requirements, Food Safety, and Food Defense, GMP and supports all Health Safety and Environmental programs.
**BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE**:

- 3-5 years’ experience in a folding carton plant, or equivalent experience
- Must be both familiar and able to adhere to company safety policies and government legislation (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act.).
- Respects individuals, the organization, occupational health safety and environmental authorities, the community and the team.
- Can work in teams.
- Autonomous.
- Ability to adapt.
- Ability to take initiative.
- Good communication skills.
**EDUCATION / SPECIFIC SKILLS**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related field preferred or;
Compensatory closely related work experience required in lieu of degree.
- Masters and applies occupational health and safety standards as well as security law (Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, occupational health and safety, etc.)
- Masters and applies environment standards.
- Masters and applies organizational quality standards and continuous improvement programs.
- Masters and applies analysis methods.
- Masters and applies occupational health and safety procedures, methods and systems (lock out - tag out, SIMDUT, work in closed spaces, accident survey and analysis, etc.)
- Masters all manufacturing processes and general operations
- Masters principle of industrial hygiene, ergonomic and toxicology.
- Knows about the indicators used to define the costs incurred by non-quality.
- Masters computer management tools related to position (ERH, Excel, etc.).
- Masters and applies communication and coaching techniques.
- Masters and applies GPI’s philosophy and orientations and or OH&S corporate programs.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:

- Sitting or standing for ext