Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS) - Manufacturing Plant
O-I
| Company | O-I |
| Category | Manufacturing |
| Location | Ringgold |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (smartrecruiters) |
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? O-I in Ringgold offers very competitive wages and a great benefits package! The plant is located an hour south from Greensboro, NC international airport and an hour north from Lynchburg, VA. O-I is a company that is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers opportunity for growth and advancement.
The Environmental, Health and Safety Manager acts as a strategic partner and change agent, working with the NA Environmental and Health & Safety Departments to ensure consistent execution of regional EH&S policies and strategies. This role advises site leadership on EH&S objectives, challenges the status quo to drive improvement, and confidently pushes back when needed to maintain compliance and best practices. The position integrates EH&S into site culture and leads all phases of the plant’s environmental, health, and safety programs.
The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager will:
• Plan, promote, and follow-up on all phases of the plant safety program and drive the safety culture.
• Create and develop new methods and strategies to help engage employees in safety culture.
• Maintain accurate and complete records that meet regulatory requirements, including but not limited to:
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Clean Air Act (CAA)
• Clean Water Act (CWA)
• Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
• Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
• All applicable local and state regulatory requirements
• Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices through work site knowledge, employee interactions, and work site inspection, and control exposures to occupational health hazards.
• Conduct mandated employee health and safety training programs.
• Participate in state and federal OSHA inspections.
• Act as the site contact for Worker’s Compensation issues.
• Conduct applicable facility environmental training including: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC).
The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager should have:
• High energy with the ability to motivate people and drive the safety culture.
• Experience leading, planning, and promoting all phases of the plant safety program.
• Experience developing and delivering training
• Experience with air permitting
• Be able to implement, administer and advise others on hazard controls and hazard control programs.
• The skills to coordinate the plant accident and investigation program, including the maintenance of required OSHA reports.
• The ability to assist Regional EH&S staff in the quantification, evaluation and control of employee exposure to potential occupational health hazards
• A collaborative approach to leadership and a willingness to actively participate on the floor
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing plant performing Environmental, Health and Safety activities
• Proficient in MS Office
• CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification is preferred
• Able to certify OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training is preferred
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $125,000 and includes a possible 12% short-term 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.