EHSS Manager
As the EHSS Manager, you will be responsible to maintain environmental, safety, regulatory compliance at the plant level. In this role, you will maintain plant EHSS procedures, plans, and incident investigations. You will work under the immediate supervision of the Senior Health and Safety Manager with matrixed reporting to the Senior Environmental Manager. Your responsibilities also include training, compliance documentation, inspecting company facilities, and corrective action implementation to ensure compliance to established regulations and create a zero-harm work environment. You may direct one or more plant EHSS Specialists or Assistants. Proven EHSS leadership is necessary for this position.
Responsibilities :
- Manage facility air permits, SWPPP, SPCC, FRP, TRI, Tier II, HazWaste, FCC, FDA, FAA, HazMat, and other Regulatory Compliance records and reports
- Conduct Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) training in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements
- Promote EHSS awareness at the plant and monitor for EHSS compliance
- Elect and provide leadership for the EHSS committee
- Communicate with the EHSS committee and follow through with their suggestions and concerns
- Implement and enforce policies and procedures to go above and beyond those required by local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to EHSS. Support corporate initiatives, as defined
- Conduct investigations for all EHSS related incidents and near misses
- Implement containment and corrective actions for all incidents in a timely manner
- Maintain up-to-date records at all times to comply with inspections by state and federal agencies
- Keep all regulatory related records and reports on file for the required amount of time
- Maintain inventory on all EHSS supplies and PPE
- Assist production / maintenance team with improvement projects that support our objectives
- Lead a team of EHSS specialist to create a strong and cohesive talent pool.
Qualifications :
Bachelor degree in science, engineering, or related field required5 years of experience in EHSS managementProven ability to organize and lead people and projectsSome travel is required, seasonally, and to support company growth and developmentWorking knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations dealing with TitleV, NPDES, SWPPP, SPCC, PSM, OSHA standards, air, water and waste, EAP, FRP, RMP, water use and discharge, LDARDetail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team playerStrong MS Office experience and proficiency with developing and using spreadsheets and / or databases.Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projectsStrong internal and external communication skills, both written and verbalExceptional organizational skills as they pertain to record keeping and reportingKnowledge of root cause analysis techniquesAbility to lead by exampleValid driver's license requiredWork Environment / Physical Demands :
This position requires frequent presence in manufacturing and processing areas, which may involve exposure to moving mechanical equipment, noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, and varying temperatures (hot / cold)Ability to work in both office and industrial plant environments, shifting between administrative duties and hands-on safety oversight in production areasMust be able to walk, stand, bend, climb stairs / ladders, and occasionally work at heights or in confined spaces while conducting inspections and auditsPersonal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated plant areas (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.)Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 20-50 lbs. may occasionally be requiredOccasional travel to other facilities, trainings, or industry events may be required seasonally, and to support personal and company growthGreen Plains Inc. offers competitive pay : a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching.
Green Plains does not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Company Description : Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ : GPRE) is a leading biorefining company advancing the transition to a low-carbon world through the production of renewable fuels and sustainable, high-impact ingredients. The company leverages agricultural, biological, and fermentation expertise to transform annually renewable crops into low-carbon energy and sustainable feedstocks. Green Plains is actively deploying carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions at three of its facilities this year. Through innovation and operational excellence, Green Plains is reducing the carbon intensity of its products while delivering value to stakeholders. For more information, visit www.gpreinc.com.