QEHS Manager

Company Overview Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives. Job Description Leads and manages plant Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS) programs to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company standards. Drives a culture of safety, product quality, and continuous improvement while supporting efficient manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Environmental (EHS) Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations; maintain required reporting and logs Lead safety programs, audits, investigations, and corrective actions Manage safety training, Job Hazard Analyses, and LOTO procedures Chair safety committee and drive incident prevention initiatives Quality Assurance & Compliance Oversee quality systems, audits, and daily verification activities Manage product holds, releases, nonconformances, and customer complaints Analyze quality data, track trends, and lead continuous improvement efforts Ensure compliance with customer specifications and regulatory standards Food Safety & Regulatory Programs Administer SQF, HACCP, GMP, and food safety programs Support audits (customer, third-party, regulatory) as site lead Ensure sanitation, pest control, and environmental testing compliance Lead traceability and recall readiness, including mock recalls Training & Procedures Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs and training programs Ensure workforce compliance with QEHS procedures and certifications Customer & Supplier Interface Act as primary QEHS contact for customers and auditors Support product launches, specifications, and documentation updates Manage supplier quality, raw material compliance, and corrective actions Continuous Improvement Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes Support and lead operational excellence initiatives (e.g., safety and quality pillars) Promote data-driven decision-making and process improvements

What We Need From You:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) or 5+ years of QEHS or quality management experience in manufacturing Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, food safety systems, and quality standards Proven leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills #LI-TM1 Company Benefits What You'll Get From Us Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work. Community Engagement At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work. Training and Development We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization. Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com. Formerly Pactiv Evergreen