Plant Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Company: Ball Corporation

Location:

Fairfield, CA, US, 94533

Date: Sep 10, 2026

Job Category: Product Development/Innovation

Req. ID: 51000

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —"We Care. We Work. We Win.”— we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress.

Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.

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Your Opportunity to Make an Impact

At Ball, every role contributes to something bigger. Learn how this opportunity will allow you to grow your career while making a lasting impact on our business, our communities, and our planet:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Manager, Plant Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leads the plant EHS function and drives accountability for environmental, health, and safety programs. This role partners across the organization to advance regulatory compliance, strengthen a best in class safety culture, and support continuous improvement efforts that contribute to outstanding safety performance.

How You'll Make a Difference

The responsibilities below represent more than daily tasks. They are opportunities to make a difference, collaborate with talented colleagues, and contribute to meaningful outcomes:

Lead and administer plant environmental, health, and safety programs and processes.

Maintain a safe and secure work environment through proactive EHS leadership.

Conduct and oversee accident investigations, corrective actions, safety inspections, audits, lockout/tagout, confined space, and hot work permit programs.

Drive safety culture initiatives and behavioral based safety programs with a zero incident focus.

Partner with leadership and corporate EHS teams to support ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 initiatives.

Manage environmental compliance programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policy.

Develop and facilitate EHS, Department of Transportation, OSHA, and environmental training programs.

Oversee procedures for labeling, storage, spill response, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

Compile, prepare, and submit required environmental and safety reports and serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and EHS inquiries.

Maintain emergency contingency planning and monitor environmental, health, and safety management systems and documentation.

What Helps You Thrive in This Role

We're looking for curious minds, collaborative spirits, and motivated professionals ready to make an impact. Here are the skills and experiences that will help you succeed in this role:

High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Three or more years of environmental experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Three or more years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Significant knowledge of OSHA regulations, principles, and Voluntary Protection Programs.

Working knowledge of environmental regulations, legal practices, environmental principles, and procedures.

Ability to evaluate, adapt, and apply environmental operations techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Strong facilitation, communication, and change management skills.

Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information with confidentiality.

Knowledge of managerial practices, company policies, procedures, and products.

Commitment to following company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct.

Compensation & Benefits:

Expected Hiring Salary Range:  $98,900 - $141,330 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
Onsite Work Environment: This requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required. 
Relocation assistance may be available.

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic. 

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

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Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

* This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

No agencies please.

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