EHS Manager

Position Summary:

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive health and safety programs for the facility. This includes oversight of the programs and developing/maintaining policies and procedures that promote continuous improvement and achieve compliance. The incumbent will provide the leadership, direction and support necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and standards to meet or exceed relevant internal and external safety & environmental standards in a manner consistent with sound business practices.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Leads and maintains an integrated management system in alignment with Corporate EHSS, including policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Develop and administer the facility Health and Safety management systems including: employee participation, employee health, hazard analyses, safe operating procedures, training, risk management, loss control, spill prevention, hazardous waste, DOT hazardous materials, emissions, emergency planning (EPCRA) and all other key system elements.
• Regulate employees on compliance with Safety and Health requirements.
• Inspect machines and other equipment for accident preventing Audit and maintain acceptable levels of safety, emergency response and first aid equipment
• Conduct assessments and implement provisions of disseminating information including but not limited to advice, signs, posters, barriers and performance measures to warn employees of potential or actual safety hazards and/or to prevent access to areas where hazardous conditions exist
• Perform audits throughout the manufacturing operations and work with Plant Leadership to reduce the risk of employee injury
• Maintain a current working knowledge of H&S regulations and laws to provide expertise for H&S assessments, capital projects, work orders, and general H&S related problem solving at the site, regional and corporate level as needed. Develops, recommends and implements programs to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental regulations including documentation, reporting, permits, manifests, training, and policy development
• Develops and administers H&S training and communication programs (i.e. HAZCOM, HAZMAT, Forklift etc.).
• Manage Industrial Hygiene Program, Hearing Conservation Program, Respiratory Protection Program, Hazard Communication Program, and Management of Change as required
• Provide leadership and direction in the development, administration and maintenance of EHS compliance and continuous improvement program elements. Serve as liaison with applicable external regulatory agencies and coordinate and follow-up on H&S audits to ensure satisfactory compliance. Ensure all required reports are completed and submitted as required.
• Extract and manipulate data from business systems for environmental reporting. Complete and submit periodic reports for air, storm water, waste water, hazardous waste, community right to know programs and other relevant media
• Record and investigate all incidents of injury, work related illness or damage to property, partnering with the necessary parties to resolve any identified corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence and meet loss-reduction goals.
• Orchestrate monthly Safety Audits of the facility, equipment and personnel to ensure compliance with all Regulations and Company Policies and ensure a safe workplace, partnering with necessary parties to resolve any identified corrective actions.
• Oversee GenSuite incident reporting software and track the status of corrective action follow-up, and issue reports.
• Conduct / coordinate major accident investigations and issue safety corrective actions.
• Manage all injury situations from immediate injury through return to work.
• Manage and coordinate the workers compensation program
• May occasionally perform special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Accountability Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of his/her work. Acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Doesnt make excuses or blame others for errors or problems. Carries his/her fair share of the workload. Does what he/she commits to doing
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
• Focuses on Continuous Improvement - Constantly seeks to examine and improve those aspects of TIMETs business where they have influence. Plans and implements change, seeking feedback on its effectiveness. Willingly offers support where necessary to those other managers who are seeking to improve the performance of their business areas
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Delivers Results - Sets goals and objectives for self and team and takes responsibility to achieve these in a timely manner. Ensures that actions are taken in support of goals and objectives. Examples - sets and delivers goals, results focused, action orientated.
• Effective Decision Making - Skilled at analyzing the soft and hard aspects of a problem and using functional expertise to make effective decisions. Comfortable in dealing with concepts and uncertainty in problem solving.
• Works Efficiently - Effective at planning and organizing work and using time management to ensure deadlines are met and targets are achieved. Able to reschedule plans to cope with unexpected occurrences Maintains well-organized materials, files, systems and tools. Breaks work down into logical steps. Anticipates and eliminates roadblocks and delays. Stays within allotted time for accomplishing tasks. Completes tasks in the shortest, most efficient manner. Makes sure all parts of a job are completed in full, including follow-up plans and paperwork.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety & Environmental - Performs work in a safe manner at all times. Checks the work area for hazards and corrects unsafe situations. Uses personal protection equipment. Maintains an organized work area. Seeks guidance from supervisor if needed. Considers the safety of other employees. Understands and follows safety regulations. Reports unsafe conditions.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Education and Experience:

• Four-year college degree in safety or related field and 2-4 years of related experience.
• Technical training skills, auditing, and supervisor experience desired.
• Willingness to work in a 24hour 7 day per week manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills. Good writing skills.
• Ability to focus on details and understand the overall impact of events and decisions.
• Demonstrated competency in the technical and training skills required to fulfill the positions responsibilities.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and the potential safety hazards that can exist.
• Knowledge of Environmental requirements and the potential hazards that can exist.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Strong Computer Skills (database, word processing, spreadsheet, etc.).