Job Summary :
Responsible for leading the EHS culture while ensuring the facility remains in compliance with applicable regulations and corporate standards.
THE ROLE IS IN ILLINOIS
Responsibilities :
- Leader of the facility EHS System who leads by living our corporate values.
- Focuses on coaching all levels of employees to achieve a best in class EHS performance.
- Key strategic partner and member for the facility leadership team.
- Develops others to improve their effectiveness as EHS leaders.
- Ability to communicate complex EHS situations, regulations and metrics to all levels of employees.
- Provides direction to all levels of personnel to ensure compliant execution of EHS programs throughout the facility.
- Works closely with Corporate EHS Team on the development of programs and policies.
- Research, develop, and implement approved policies and procedures that govern the management of occupational safety and environmental practices in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Develop strategies and identifies resources needed to deliver quality and cost effective EHS training to employees throughout the facility.
- Provides expertise in all areas of EHS; understands their own limitations and knows when to ask Corporate EHS or external consulting for assistance.
- Ability to communicate EHS metrics to a wide range of people from senior leadership to the newest hourly employee.
- Ability to lead complex projects aimed at anticipating, recognizing, evaluating and controlling EHS hazards.
- Promotes safety awareness throughout all facilities by using effect communication techniques and available resources.
Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, or related disciplines or equivalent subject matter knowledge skills and abilities acquired through work.
- 7 or more years of experience working in progressively more responsible safety and environmental roles in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with manufacturing equipment, work environments and procedures is preferred.
- ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, CSHM or other certification preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of governmental safety compliance regulations and their influence on manufacturing operations and policies.
- Strong interpersonal skills to influence participants and decision-makers.
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