EHS Manager
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United States, Ada, Oklahoma
- HSE, Engineering and Project Management
- Permanent
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SUMMARY
Manage the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance efforts in a manufacturing facility with 600 or less employees and a focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and promote practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards, and serve the needs of our customers
- Take ownership and demonstrate leadership necessary to achieve goals specific to Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency and Employee Development
- Monitor KPI’s anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of targets
- Lead by example to promote and encourage employees to strongly commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Consult with all regulatory agencies, ensure compliance and manage audits
- Direct, develop and deliver EHS training programs to ensure employee’s knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to the operation of the facility
- Manage EHS programs including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/reduction
- Develop, implement and coordinate all Industrial Hygiene activities including non-hazardous, hazardous, and universal and infectious waste disposal
- Develop, implement and coordinate all Fire Prevention/Protection and Ergonomic programs
- Track, approve and maintain chemical inventories for hazard notification, reporting requirements and Material Safety Data Sheet system updates
- Develop procedures, work instructions and visual standards as needed to drive improvement and ensure implementation
- Assist in identifying and developing audit/inspection criteria which are effective in preventing or controlling deficient or problematic processes
- Ensure all EHS issues identified during internal/external audits and Safety Committee audits are resolved
- Provide support for incident investigations and Why Tree/Root Cause Analysis
- Collaborate with local Human Resources Manager in the administration of Worker’s Compensation and Early Return to Work Program
- Understand, support and follow management expectations in alignment with company values
COMPETENCIES
- Meet and aim to exceed the company’s management expectations which include, but are not limited to:
- Manage self – exhibit personal accountability and use good judgment, etc.
- Develop the team – create a motivational environment and provide constructive feedback, etc.
- Advance the business – continuously improve and provide a strategic focus, etc.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s degree required and three (3) years of experience managing EHS initiatives
- Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issue
- Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable
- Ability to utilize business sense and creativity to develop new ideas, approaches and solutions
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance
- Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
- Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to communicate difficult issues
- Experience in managing/handling compliance issues, permitting for all media, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping
- Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards
- Experience with Federal, State, and local Worker’s Compensation law
- Prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program
- Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create basic reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
- BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field, preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred
- Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations, preferred
- Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience, preferred
- Lean manufacturing experience, preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification, preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to be on-call 24/7 and work weekends
- Work is split between an office environment, production facility, and/or warehouse
- Exposure to extreme heat, loud noise, dirt, dust, odors, and fumes is probable
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in required areas
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license
TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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