Ehs specialist Jobs in Orange, CA

Manager Eh&S

As a Manager EH&S, you'll oversee organizational compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. This position will have direct impact on profitability, efficiency, cost management, quality, safety, reliability, customer satisfaction, and innovation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages the development and implementation of EHS programs to assure compliance with all Howmet Aerospace, HFS and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Establish a culture that is aligned with company goals and objectives, with continuous EHS improvements
• Lead and assist in the development and implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety programs and activities for the facility to achieve, maintain and exceed compliance with relevant regulatory laws and regulations as well as comply with company policies, standards, and procedures
• Manage, direct, coach, lead, and motivate plant personnel at all levels of the organization, including SPAs, safety council team members, etc., to achieve EHS goals and objectives in a timely and safe manner, while continuously striving to improve safety skills & awareness
• Act as key EHS liaison with cross departmental and functional groups throughout the organization in the execution of their strategic and tactical EHS plans
• Responsible in identifying potential risks and directing incident investigations of root causes of EHS Incidents and executing appropriate corrective actions.
• Identify and develop good working relationships with federal, state, and local authorities (i.e., Envir orgs, safety agencies, fire departments, etc.) as well as appropriate internal Environmental, Health and Safety contacts
• Coordinate and assist in the execution of capital EHS projects to ensure compliance with requirements and completion on a timely basis. This includes recommendation of EHS capital equipment purchases and other equipment to ensure compliance with rules and regulations (i.e., operations, insurance, regulation, audit, corrective actions, etc.).
• Involvement in Workers Compensation case management and oversight for the location
• Responsible for driving processes that will result in a reduction of incidents, accidents, injuries, and the identification of potential hazards present in the workplace.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of EH&S programs and initiative.

Supervisory Responsibilities and Relationships

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• The EHS Manager reports directly to the location director of operations with dotted line to the Business Unit EHS Director
• Internal relationships include collaborations and interface with multiple key functional departments, including but not limited to: HR, Engi, ABS, Procurement, Maintenance, Operations supervisors, and other plant personnel.
• External relationships include contacts with Corporate EHS staff, government representatives, suppliers, equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a related field, or in lieu of degree 5+ years within a EHS leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of working experience as an EHS professional within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• CSP, CIH, or ASP credential preferred
• Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement of business, operations, and/or manufacturing processes.
• Ability to navigate and communicate in a highly matrixed organization.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Hands on, practical problem solving and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills including data mining, analysis, trending, and writing accompanying commentary.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram from and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits/Salary:

• This position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $119,000 - $146,000.