Essential Functions:
• Lead the management team with critical safety and health problems including chairing the Safety Steering Committee
• Work with Facilities Manager and maintenance team to coordinate installation and upgrade projects relating to EH&S
• Manage the site’s EH&S programs, procedures, training, JHA’s, incident investigations, and SafeStart Program
• Evaluate hazardous conditions and develop hazard control practices and eliminate and remove the hazards
• Work with department managers/supervisors on safety and 6S change initiatives for continuous improvement
• Lead and manage the plant EH&S initiatives driving sustainable cultural change with a long-term strategy
• Measure, track, and report the site’s accident statistics and make recommendations for problem areas
• Develop and manage all EH&S programs and training and tracking compliance with Gensuite
• Prepare and submit environmental reports including Tier II, Form R, and other facility annual reports
• Development and implementation of emergency response procedures and contingency plans for the site
• Coordinate and implement design changes in wastewater, air quality, and noise to meet compliance
• Responsible for EHS regulations and PCC requirements to meet Federal, State, and local laws for the site
• Establish area goals and long-term strategy for accident prevention and cost-control objectives
• Investigate and document all accidents/injuries and recommend immediate corrective actions
• Ensure the Cardinal Rules of Safety are implemented, managed, and measured for all departments
• Work with production employees on EH&S changes for their department including ergonomics
• Prepare monthly and quarterly EH&S reports for management operations reviews
• Perform workplace hazard assessments and EHS audits.
• Other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
• Ability to document, plan, measure, and execute EH&S compliance programs.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Project management including capital, equipment upgrades, and ergonomics.
• Experience working with industrial pretreatment processes to remove metals such as silver, nickel, etc.
Desired Skills:
• Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills working with all levels of management.
• Proven ability to work hands-on with the team to achieve objectives.
Experience & Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Safety, Environmental, or related Engineering field. MS or MBA degree is desirable.
• Prefer 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment working in EH&S or related capacity.
• CSP and/or ASP certification strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of 6s and continuous improvement is a plus.