Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Scope of Position:

This position is responsible for developing and executing a robust EH&S strategy for the plant. Duties include communicating EH&S programs/policies and direct supervision of several employees. The Concord EH&S manager will drive the plant culture towards continuous improvement in overall plant environmental and safety performance. He/she will develop, implement, and enforce site specific programs to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, local and corporate safety standards as well as develop a continuous improvement culture that is data-based and incorporates active employee involvement.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all plant, corporate and OSHA/EPA policies and regulations.
• Be a change agent to drive continuous improvement in overall EH&S performance through programs such as employee engagement, hazard recognition / elimination, pollution prevention, behavioral based safety, etc.
• Lead the plant processes to set annual targets and drive necessary actions to meet and exceed targets.
• Maintain metrics of plant EH&S performance and provide monthly reporting.
• Develop, implement, and track annual site EH&S plan actions.
• Utilize data collected to develop specific programs and initiatives to improve performance.
• Develop and maintain plant emergency response plans and ensure appropriate training.
• Attend division / corporate meetings and calls representing the interest of the plant.
• Work with internal and external groups to coordinate plant EH&S audits, evaluations, and inspections.  Ensure timely corrective action for discrepancies.
• Ensure effective delivery of all EH&S related training with compliance to all applicable plant, corporate and OSHA standards, and maintain all OSHA logs and required recordkeeping required by regulation.
• Ensure / lead investigation of work-related injuries in conjunction with supervisors / managers, along with action planning to prevent reoccurrence.
• Coordinate reporting, tracking, and trend analysis of workplace injuries when they occur and ensure corporate reporting standards are followed.
• Maintain existing SDS system and ensure new materials and products have appropriate SDS sheets and training.
• Perform analysis and recommend improvements to equipment and processes to improve safety and prevent accidents.
• Lead and support the Process Safety Management requirements to ensure compliance with OSHA federal regulation.
• Knowledge of ISO45001/14001:2015 and other relevant regulations and standards.

Travel Requirements:

Minimal < 5%

Hours of work/work schedule:

Monday - Friday; 40+ hours per week; nights or weekends as required to support 24x7 manufacturing facility.

Required Education:

Bachelor of Science (MS preferred) Environmental/Occupational Health/Safety.  Alternate degrees will be considered with demonstrated manufacturing experience in safety engineering.

Required Years and Area of Experience:

Minimum - 5 years of experience in a safety & health role

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership and supervision skills including demonstrated verbal/written communication skills and the ability to develop a vision and strategy.
• Process Safety Management certification.
• Extensive knowledge of EH&S regulations.
• Experience with risk and statistical analysis.
• Computer Skills, Microsoft package and SharePoint.

Desired Skills:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• EH&S work experience in a heavy industrial facility.
• Good time management and organization skills.
• Experience in air and water permit application preparation.

Soft Skills:

• Motivated team player - ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate and interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to “read the room” and adapt.