Corporate EHS Sr Manager

MILLER MILLING COMPANY•Eden Prairie, MN

3d•$105,000 - $132,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate EHS Sr Manager will be responsible for ensuring the safety and environmental leadership of all Miller Milling facilities and ensure compliance with corporate and legal standards and regulations. These responsibilities will include conducting safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with occupational and environmental health and safety requirements. This position will also establish and maintain complete safety and environmental training records and develop, update and manage workplace EHS programs, procedures and policies and be a driving force to support ongoing behavioral based safety initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or related field
7-10 years’ experience implementing and managing a safety program in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated working knowledge of safety rules and regulations at all levels of government, including federal, state and local
Demonstrated ability with strategic thinking and working within and through the organization using influence and client management skills
Strong written and oral communications skills
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
Ability to attain and promote good customer relationships (both internal and external)
Strong project management and multi-tasking skills required
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local laws, safety laws and policies
Proficient in Microsoft Office, LMS, and other EMIS systems.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the food industry and/or in mills a plus
Master's degree in related field is a plus.
Experience with PSM/RMP/CFATS programs a plus
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) working to a CSP

Responsibilities

Identify and prioritize areas of safety and environmental performance concerns and opportunities for improvement.
Update and verify full implementation of all environmental health and safety programs.
Identify and share best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices.
Assure compliance with all applicable OSHA workplace safety requirements and other initiatives to ensure the facility meets all corporate and regulatory requirements.
Ensure continual safety improvements and set annual objectives and targets. Monitor results and audit progress and recommend policies and procedures to reduce risks and hazards.
Perform safety and environmental audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
Work with the plant leadership teams to develop remediation solutions for audit issues.
Participate with the plant teams to investigate all accidents, near-misses, and injuries to determine root causes, install preventive or corrective measures.
Serve on the Claims Team (with HR representative) to manage all workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work activities for injured team members.
Support implementation of Process Safety Management, Risk Management Planning and Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorist Security programs for covered facilities.
Establish and monitor safety programs designed to reduce lost-time incidents, recordable incidents, and improve Company safety record.
Establish facility and safety and environmental training programs. Work with plant leadership to ensure these programs are carried out.
Work with Training and Development Manager to provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to plant leadership and employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes.
Coordinate, administer and implement a comprehensive training program in occupational, industrial, and environmental safety using a Learning Management System.
Provide up to date safety and environmental regulatory guidance to all departments.
Support Operations and Engineering team with project reviews, capital planning, and contractor safety.
Monitor, analyze and report safety and environmental metrics and performance for all facilities.
Work with the facilities to prepare and submit environmental compliance reports to regulatory agencies.
Comply with all applicable internal and external communication regarding hazardous materials.
Review reports of injury to ensure completeness and appropriate action is taken to prevent re-occurrence.
Work with the facilities for conducting required health and safety testing for employees.
Participate in professional organizations in order to promote Company positions on pending legislation and maintain industry awareness keeping senior leadership aware of upcoming changes.
Serve as primary professional contact on safety and environmental matters and regulatory inspections.
Direct supervision of EHS specialist.
Provide leadership to ensure a strong culture of accountability in the EHS Department.
Responsible for overall training and development of direct reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.