Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

Job Summary

Manage the Ohm safety program to ensure personnel and facility safety and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Manage the Ohm environmental health program to ensure that Ohm facilities and operations comply with all Federal and State regulatory requirements.

Area Of Responsibility

Providing consultation and services to corporate and site leadership regarding existing and emerging Environmental, Health, and Safety issues.

Serving as EHS representative to provide guidance on facility planning and design.

• Developing, enhancing and communicating the EHS vision and three to five year strategic plan. Conducting all required EHS training and company-wide communications.
• Developing and communicating annual EHS goals and objectives; overseeing and promoting deployment of corporate EHS management systems and processes.
• Working with other departments to design / implement / audit best processes for EHS performance on projects as assigned.
• Developing and monitoring key EHS metrics (leading / lagging) to track EHS performance throughout the organization. Track and report safety metrics.
• Developing site-specific EHS plans, policies, and procedures to comply with internal and regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain programs and guidelines to meet safety and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with local state, and federal EHS regulations by conducting self-inspections and audits. Ensure that safety and environmental audits / inspections are conducted and documented.

Ensure that action items are assigned as needed to address safety and environmental issues and track to completion.

• Ensure that accident investigations are conducted as required. Working with site teams to develop and implement accident prevention and control methods with a focus on hazard elimination and engineering control methods.
• Determining relevant environmental issues by developing and completing air, water, waste, and analytical tests and synthesizing data derived from measurements;

characterizing site conditions and waste materials; determining sources of pollution

Resolving environmental issues by researching, analyzing, selecting and applying environmental engineering concepts, approaches, techniques and criteria;

communicating expert information; coordinating actions; reviewing open issues and action items

• Evaluate job tasks and make recommendations as needed to ensure that tasks are performed safely, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Manage internal company Safety Committee meetings
• Ensure that safety training is planned and scheduled, including safety training for new employees
• Ensure that hearing and respiratory testing is planned and scheduled for Ohm employees
• Ensure that the electronic MSDS system is maintained up to date and ensure paper copies are provided for employees who do not have computer access
• This is supervisory position with direct reports; therefore, this position will establish goals and objectives, prepare performance appraisals, monitor / review work product and coach / mentor direct reports.

Work Conditions :

• Office Environment
• Manufacturing Environment

Environmental related to manufacturing / production environments :

• Noise : Sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible injury to sense of hearing.
• Fumes : Smoky or vaporous emissions, usually odorous, thrown off as the result of combustion or chemical reaction.
• Odors : Unpleasant smells.
• Gases : Examples include carbon monoxide and ozone.
• Dust : Airborne particles of any kind, such as textile dust, wood, and silica.

Physical Requirements :

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and bend.
• Must be capable of bending and lifting, moving and / or carrying up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to navigate office, lab, and / or plant floor working environments, stands, ambulates, and reaches.
• Must have the ability to wear applicable personal protective equipment utilized at the site, including but not limited to respirators, safety glasses / goggles, and safety shoes.

Travel Estimate

Up to 10 %

Education and Job Qualification

Minimum of a B.S. in science related degree or closely related field. M.S. / PhD preferred.

• Professional Certifications : Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) highly desirable.
• Regulatory Expertise with complete knowledge of local, state and federal Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations
• Strong computer literacy and application capability required.
• Hazard identification
• Able to develop and deliver training and development activities.
• Able to conduct Accident / Incident Investigations.
• Demonstrated excellent communication : verbal, written and presentation skills.
• A self-starter with a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude.
• A team building champion driving innovative cross functional synergies.
• Excellent project management and problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels.
• Knowledge of environmental management programs and related software is considered a plus.
• The requirement for English language proficiency for this job role is Intermediate-B1+ (comparable to Global CEFR Independent B1) level based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Experience

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the Management of Safety and Environmental Health program, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience.

In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan, and may be eligible for the Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage;

life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program.

Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.

If hired, employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job.

Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

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No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.