Provides strong leadership and direction to the Company with regards to environmental, health and safety to ensure the well-being of all employees and protection of the environment. Ensures the organization actively manages regulatory requirements / changes, incidents, and displays a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
Essential Job Functions
- Promote a Safety-First culture within the company through frequent interaction with all stakeholders
- Responsible for defining, implementing and tracking EHS core programs including safety training, site audits, and the implementation of EHS policies
- Works locally on the creation, revision and implementation of safety procedures to improve EHS policies and standards as well as track its performance
- Stays up to date on developments in legislation and advises the organization on compliance; investigates accidents at the facility as necessary and assists in major incidents within the unit to ensure risks are addressed and problems are rectified; report all accidents, occupational illnesses and emergencies
- Responsible for managing EHS training and communication programs as well as the PPE program
- Establishes and monitors EHS objectives, metrics and targets that reflect facility needs and are aligned with company and legal expectations; identify and support actions necessary to ensure these are achieved
- Benchmark existing processes and best practice implementation into the unit and keep the company involved in main industry safety discussions and organizations
- Develop, implement and maintain manufacturing plant specific safety policies
- Develop and manage all processes as outlined by OSHA and EPA standards
- Manage job hazard analysis and PPE assessments
- Monitor employee exposure to job and chemical hazards
- Develop, implement and manage the site Industrial Hygiene program
- Act as company liaison to local Safety and Environmental agencies
- Develop, implement and manage safety contingency plans and facility evacuation plans; ensures compliance with emergency prevention procedures and operational controls
- Responsible for managing the department budget, presenting information regarding budgetary needs to plant executives
- Follow all Health & Safety and Environmental requirements that are defined on work instructions or communicated in training
- Provides overall management of the Environmental, Health & Safety team ensuring overall safe performance of operations
- Work with functional leads to include HR, Engineering, Maintenance, Shipping and Production to drive continuous improvements across EHS activities.
Requirements
Required – Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering or relevant field of study; in lieu of Bachelor's Degree, minimum 4 years' experience in a leadership role serving in an EH&S managerial role plus the required years of experience listed belowMinimum 5 years' extensive experience in the design, development and general operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines required; safety experience in a manufacturing facility preferredMinimum 2 years' experience serving in a supervisory position with direct responsibility for the work and performance management of a teamProven track record of safety leadership at organization >50 people with field staff
Demonstrated ability to manage a 24-hour / 7-day week continuous operationGeneral Skills / Experience
Demonstrated strategic planning skillsStrong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety; transportation and environmental regulationsGeneral knowledge in Environmental Hazards and Safety disciplines with experience in safety, ergonomics, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene and industrial operations requiredKnowledge of specific Federal and State environmental laws and regulations required, knowledge as it applies specifically to a manufacturing industry a plusPrefer data collection and analysis experience in a high volume automated manufacturing environmentInnovative leader with the ability to identify opportunities and influence organizations to gain support and overcome resistance with data and persuasionInstructional experience in a group business setting; outstanding presentation skillsExperience developing yearly training plans and materials for all departments throughout the companyStrong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodicallyExcellent communication and negotiation skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and clientsPreference will be given to qualified local candidatesSoftware / Computer Skills & Experience
Intermediate level of knowledge in basic hardware and software using of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Visio, Google Workspace, Outlook / Gmail and web-site software requiredHas the ability to learn new software systems and data management systems quicklyProficient keyboarding and typing skillsEnvases Commerce, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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