EHSS Manager- Chemical Manufacturing & Production

EHSS Manager- Chemical Manufacturing & Production

ID 2024-1622

Category

Environmental Health & Safety

Position Type

Salaried

Remote

Shift Time

Overview

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie.

Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives / ideas every day.

With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive / benefits, ongoing learning / continuing education, and skill development.

Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.

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Job Summary

The EHSS Manager will provide program management, technical oversight, and expertise to assist site leadership with the development, implementation, and oversight of EHSS programs.

The position is responsible for helping to drive an improved safety culture and for implementing and managing standardized EHS&S processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as corporate policies and standards.

This position will specifically focus on improving and safeguarding the health and safety of all associates and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The EHSS Manager will report to the Sr. Manager, EHSS as an essential team member of the Corporate EHSS staff and will have the following responsibilities, not limited to :

Support regulatory compliance, interpretation of regulatory applicability, interaction with local, state, and federal regulators including negotiation / discussion of remedial activities as local subject matter expert.

• Oversees EHSS program to ensure required training is conducted and tracked. Able to facilitate instructor led training to a wide-ranging audience including salary, hourly, new employees, and contractors.
• Ensures EHS file management and control systems are implemented and sustained.
• Provides structure and leads the facility leadership teams EHS inspection and housekeeping programs.
• Ensures effective corrective-preventative measures and follow up systems are implemented.
• Provides support of the local site safety committee and advises on safety and health issues.
• Manages with a continuous improvement mind set with respect to the site's EHS&S policies, programs, and systems.
• Is the site's subject matter expert regarding EHS&S technical and regulatory aspects and impacts.
• Is a Self-starter yet able to take direction.
• Experience managing the following OSHA required programs : Control of Hazardous Energy, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Hot Work, Hazard Communication, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Contractor Safety, Fire Prevention Emergency Preparedness and Response, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Ergonomics, Respiratory Protection and Hearing Conservation.
• Work with site leadership on investigation and root cause analysis (RCA) of loss events such as injuries, spills and near miss hit events and assist with development and tracking of corrective action plans.
• Coordinates the site's audit program audits to facilitate compliance.
• Support system to manage process changes / new equipment programs at the concept stage to ensure that EHSS design specifications and regulations are included.
• Manage routine safety reports including data acquisition, documentation, record keeping, monitoring, review, and approval.
• Coordinate communication of EHSS regulatory inspection activity with plant / corporate leadership.
• Lead EHSS projects to improve EHS key performance metrics.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational, Health & Safety, Chemistry, Chemical / Industrial Engineering, Science, or related field
• 3 to 7+ years of environmental, health and safety experience, preferably in manufacturing, or busy fulfilment or distribution center setting.
• Successful experience leading projects and teams or committees is a must
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations and requirements
• Flexibility to work outside of normal or routine work hours if needed or as required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Highly collaborative spirit with strong team and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization. Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel 1-3 times per year
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and / or other software
• Safety related professional certifications e.g., CSP, CIH, preferred but not required
8 days ago