EHS Manager I

Dart Container
life insurance, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Oklahoma, Ada
Nov 04, 2025
Ready to make an impact? We're seeking an inspiringEHS Leader to drive meaningful change, foster continuous learning, and champion Dart's unwavering commitment to safety and operational excellence at our Ada, Oklahoma facility! In this role, you'll empower leaders and employees to take proactive ownership of safety through strategic programs that prevent injuries and build a culture where everyone thrives. You'll provide vision and direction for safety initiatives across a 24/7 manufacturing environment-using data, leadership, and collaboration to turn risks into results. If you're a servant leader who transforms teams, drives continuous improvement, and safeguards what matters most-this is your moment to lead! (Prior EHS leadership experience in a 24/7 manufacturing facility of 300+ employees required.) What You'll Do: Lead and evolve safety and environmental programs across multiple departments and locations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and increase employee engagement in safety practices. Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards. Collaborate with internal teams to manage audits, inspections, and training programs. Support emergency response readiness and incident investigations. Partner with operations to align EHS goals with production, quality, and efficiency KPIs. What You'll Need: Bachelor's degree and three(3) years of experience managing EHS issues OR High School diploma or equivalent with six (6) years of experience managing EHS issues Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable Ability to utilize business sense and creativity to develop new ideas, approaches and solutions Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to communicate difficult issues Experience in managing/handling compliance issues, permitting for all media, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping. Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards. Experience with Federal, State and local Worker's Compensation law Prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create basic reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint Preferred Skills: BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field Experience in a manufacturing environment Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience, preferred Lean manufacturing experience Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification Why Dart? At Dart, we live by ourFundamental Behaviors-from "Work Safe" and "Deliver Results" to "Be Relentless About Improvement" and "Act Like It's Yours." We're committed to manufacturing excellence, doing the right thing, and creating a workplace where people thrive. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about safety, compliance, and continuous improvement-and want to be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and results-we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape a safer, smarter future. Overview:Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries. Benefits:Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more. Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law. Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/ If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at(800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us atADArequests@dart.biz.Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state. If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call(800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.